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.

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.

• 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.