Class 2 Driver
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Tamworth, Staffordshire, b772an |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20280_1778227754 |
Summary
Class 2 Driver
Location: Tamworth
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday | 07:30 - 16:30
Additional: Occasional Saturdays required
The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join a family-run business within the recycling industry based in Tamworth. This Class 2 Driver role offers full-time ongoing work supporting waste collection and environmental operations across the local area.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for long-term work within the recycling industry in Tamworth, working with a supportive and well-established company.
Job Role - Class 2 Driver (Recycling Industry)As a Class 2 Driver in Tamworth, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and transportation of waste materials within the recycling industry. Loads may include loose, bailed, or skip-contained materials.
Key Responsibilities- Driving bin trucks and skip trucks
- Carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks in line with company policy
- Recording and reporting any vehicle defects
- Completing scheduled collections and deliveries efficiently
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
- Maintaining written and electronic records accurately
- Keeping vehicles clean and presentable
- Communicating effectively with depot staff, customers, and drivers' mates
- Supporting the safety of any assistants/helpers on site
- Participating in company training when required
- Valid UK Category C (Class 2) licence
- Valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card
- Maximum of 3 penalty points
- Previous HGV driving experience preferred
- Experience within the recycling industry or waste sector beneficial
- Strong knowledge of vehicle safety and maintenance
- Good communication and organisational skills
- £17.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday daytime hours
- Occasional Saturday work available
- Full-time ongoing work in Tamworth
- Opportunity to work within a growing recycling industry business
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing temporary assignment
- 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.