HGV Class 2 Driver
Rochdale
Bamford Contract Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of Rochdale Council
Location: Rochdale
Pay: £14.82 per hour PAYE, rising to £15.15 per hour after 12 weeks
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 6:30am start
Contract: Ongoing Temporary
Start: Immediate starts available
Bamford Contract Services are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to work within Rochdale Council’s waste and recycling team.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HGV class 2 drivers looking for ongoing work, consistent hours and the opportunity to work for the local council.
The HGV Class 2 Driver Role
You will be responsible for driving a refuse collection vehicle as part of a waste collection crew, working alongside a couple of bin loaders to collect public waste across Rochdale.
HGV Class 2 Driver Duties will include:
- Driving HGV refuse collection vehicles safely and responsibly
- Working as part of a three-person waste collection team
- Collecting household and public waste
- Operating the vehicle in accordance with site and road safety procedures
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks
- Working alongside loaders to ensure collections are completed efficiently
- On occasion, assisting with loading duties when required
- Maintaining a professional approach when working in public area
- If you are required to work as a loader, you will still be paid the full driver's rate.
HGV Class 2 Driver Requirements
- HGV Class 2 / Category C licence
- Previous HGV driving experience
- Minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes
- Maximum of 6 penalty points
- No DR10 or IN10 endorsements
- Good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Waste/refuse collection experience is preferred but not essential
Working Hours
- Tuesday to Friday
- 6:30am start
- Job and finish
- Potential overtime available on weekends and bank holidays
Pay
- £14.82 per hour PAYE
- £15.15 per hour PAYE after 12 weeks
- All work is PAYE
- Ongoing work available for suitable drivers
Why Apply?
- Immediate start available
- Ongoing work with Rochdale Council
- Consistent Tuesday–Friday working pattern
- Potential overtime
- PAYE employment
- Driver rate paid even when assisting with loading duties
- Opportunity for regular, long-term work
Apply online today for an immediate interview.
For more information, or to discuss the role, contact Laura at Bamford Contract Services.
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