Class 2 Refuse Driver

HGV Driver / Loader - Refuse & Recycling

Bideford, North Devon | Temporary | £14.59 per hour PAYE | 37 hours per week | Immediate start

Fusion People is recruiting an HGV Driver/Loader to join the Waste & Recycling team of a local authority client in North Devon, based at their operational depot in Bideford.

This is a hands-on role for a driver who is happy to get stuck in, you'll be behind the wheel of the refuse/recycling vehicle and working the kerbside alongside your crew, keeping collections running across the district.

The assignment

Dates: 24 July 2026 to 28 August 2026
Hours: 37 per week, 06:00 to 15:00
Days: Monday to Friday, with Saturday cover required when needed (particularly following bank holidays)
Pay: £14.59 per hour, PAYE
Location: Bideford, North Devon

What you'll be doing

Driving and operating a refuse/recycling vehicle on established kerbside routes across the district
Loading domestic refuse and recycling alongside the collection crew
Tipping and emptying the vehicle daily
Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
Completing the drivers' hours book and submitting weekly paperwork
Cleaning the vehicle body and cab at least once a week
Being a helpful, professional face for residents, including advising on correct disposal of refuse and recycling
Working to site health and safety practices at all times

What you'll need

Essential

Full UK HGV licence (Category C / Class 2 as a minimum)
Valid Driver CPC - 35 hours completed
Digital tachograph card
Good level of fitness, this is a physical role, outdoors in all weathers
Experience dealing with customers or members of the public
Confidence working on your own initiative as well as part of a crew
A working understanding of health and safety, including manual handling
Good verbal communication and a flexible approachDesirable

Previous experience of waste or refuse collection
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

PPE and dress code

Safety shoes, hi-viz jacket, ballistic trousers and wet weather gear are required on site.

How to apply

Apply now with an up-to-date CV. Please make sure your full home address is included on your CV, as this is required at submission stage.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for a short telephone conversation before submission. Full client details will be shared with shortlisted applicants. Start date is immediate, so early applications are strongly encouraged

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