HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.11 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Margate, Kent, CT11 9QF |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TA0205A_1746172730 |
Summary
HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader
Location: Across Thanet
Various shifts between 06:00 - 20:00
Contract: Temporary - Ongoing
Pay: £16.11 per hour ( Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays)
About the Role:
We're hiring HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver/Loaders to work with our local authority in Thanet. You'll be responsible for driving refuse vehicles and supporting a team of assistance on residential waste, recycling rounds & coastal areas across Thanet:
Margate | Westgate-on-Sea | Broadstairs | Ramsgate | Surrounding areas
This role involves navigating tight residential streets & coastal promenades - ideal for drivers with previous HGV experience.
This is a varied driving role which operates 7 day a week. Shifts will be varied, and you are booked in a week in advance.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Drive HGV vehicles and other required vehicles
✔️ Act as Team Leader, overseeing the work of team members
✔️ Empty street & promenade bins, collect sacks, bulky items, and other waste
✔️ Perform routine maintenance checks and complete vehicle defect reports
✔️ Ensure vehicles are kept clean and in good working condition
✔️ Operate vehicles in compliance with Health & Safety regulations and legal requirements
✔️ Load and transport waste to transfer stations or designated sites
✔️ Work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks as required
Requirements:
Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) licence
Valid CPC licence
Knowledge of the Thanet area (preferred)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong understanding of highway safety and working time regulations
Willingness to complete a theory test on Domestic & EU Working Time Directive and Highway Code knowledge & a PASS mark is essential.
Why Join Us?
✔️ Competitive pay with enhanced weekend & bank holiday rates
✔️ Work in a beautiful coastal environment
✔️ Gain valuable experience in public service and waste management
Contact HR GO Ramsgate for more details or apply now.