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HGV Class 2 Driver (£500 NEW STARTER BONUS)

Job details
Posting date: 22 June 2026
Salary: £17.50 per hour
Additional salary information: £250 after full 4 weeks of driving and £250 after full 8 weeks of driving
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 July 2026
Location: Wokingham, RG40 5QS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: Wokingham

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Summary

Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 2 Driver to join our successful client, who specialises in Waste Management and transforming waste into valuable resources and lessening its impact on the environment.

Bonus: £250 after full 4 weeks of driving and £250 after full 8 weeks of driving

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday | 6.00 am till 3 pm

Industry: Waste & Recycling

Duties & Responsibilities

The right person will be responsible for driving the refuse lorry and assisting loaders with collecting/emptying bins from residential premises, returning them where necessary, and ensuring all additional work and missed bins are completed.

A minimum 6 months experience in HGV Class 2 driving is essential.

Drive and operate a Class 2 dustcart, refuse lorry, or bin lorry
Collect refuse from a different local area each day of the week
Ensure completion of all additional work and missed bins
Assist with manually moving domestic wheelie bins
Maintain awareness of other vehicles or people on the road and operate the lorry safely
Requirements

UK HGV Class 2 driving licence (minimum 12 months)
Digital tachograph card & CPC card
Good team working skills and good communication skills
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Previous experience within a waste & recycling industrial environment would be an advantage
Benefits

Immediately start
Temp to perm
Holiday Pay
If the role of HGV Class 2 Driver is the right role for you, apply now and a member of the Smart Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Driving License HGV Class 2: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving License Class 2 (required)
CPCS Card (required)
Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.

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Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification:
Category C Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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