Class 2 Refuse Driver

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	£14 to £25 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 April 2026
Location:	NG1 6DQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	81123 - DNR RD-11217

Summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for Class 2 Refuse Drivers for immediate starts in the Nottingham to work for a well known waste-collection client in the local area.

About the client

This client has over 50,000 households that they provide a number of services to which includes collecting household waste, recycling and garden waste. Whilst being classed as a key worker you will be interacting as part of the local authority team to ensure the residents get the servcies that they not only pay for but also to the high standard that they expect.

Highlights

· £14.00 for 1st 12 weeks - then increases with service (overtime paid at premium rate)

· Working task until finish (paid for a full day but finish when the work is done)

· Stable day shifts 06.00-14.00 approximately (work until task finish)

· Temporary ongoing work that is not just seasonal that could become permanent for the right candidate

· Immediate starts

· Full PPE provided

Job Role:

· Driving around the local area to collect household waste, household recycling and garden waste. Although role is predominantly driving if short staffed Driver will be required to get out of the cab to help loaders load the vehicle with collection material.

· Monday to Friday (Bank holidays and overtime paid at a premium rate)

· You will also be required to help the team load the vehicle

What we need from you:

· Applicants must have a Category C licence, CPC and a digital tachograph card

· Experience in a Class 2 Driver position

· Previous experience in driving a refuse wagon is desirable however not essential

· Available for an induction this week and next

· Available to start as soon as possible

Sound like the perfect position for you - click APPLY NOW to send your CV through to Dan and to get a start date organised as immediate starts are available!

If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search

Skills: HGV, Driver, Residential Driving, HGV Class 2, Hard Working, Passionate, Refuse Loader, Refuse Driver.

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