Van Driver Waste Collection
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1AA |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20516_1776351911 |
Summary
Driver - Waste Collection Operative
Location: Near Newquay, Cornwall
Pay: £15.00 per hour (PAYE)
Shift: Thursday - Saturday | 06:30 - 14:30 (with potential for additional days as the season increases)
About the role
We're recruiting a physically fit and reliable Waste Collection Operative for a consistent role based across Cornwall, primarily supporting holiday home waste collections. This is an ongoing position with long term potential, with hours likely to increase as the busy season progresses.
This role involves early morning starts and manual handling, working as part of a small team covering multiple locations across the west coast, including areas around Penzance and Falmouth.
Key Duties:
- Collection of waste from holiday homes across designated routes
- Manual handling and loading of waste safely and efficiently
- Working as part of a small team to complete daily routes
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with procedures
- Maintaining a professional and reliable approach throughout the working day
What We Offer:
- £15.00 per hour (PAYE)
- Consistent ongoing work for the foreseeable future
- Potential for additional days as workload increases
- Weekly pay and online payslips
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata, inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Pension contributions
- Opportunity for increased hours during peak season
Requirements:
- Previous van driving experience is essential
- Full UK driving licence required
- Class 2 licence would be an advantage but is not essential
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual work
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
- Ability to work early morning starts
- Previous experience in waste, driving or manual handling preferred but not essential
- Good team working skills
Apply today - Call 01872 263994 or apply online to get started.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.