Class 2 Refuse Driver

Bideford, North Devon | Temporary | £14.59 per hour PAYE | 37 hours per week | Immediate start

Fusion People is recruiting an HGV Driver/Loader to join the Waste & Recycling team of a local authority client in North Devon, based at their operational depot in Bideford.

This is a hands-on role for a driver who is happy to get stuck in, you'll be behind the wheel of the refuse/recycling vehicle and working the kerbside alongside your crew, keeping collections running across the district.

• Dates: 24 July 2026 to 28 August 2026
• Hours: 37 per week, 06:00 to 15:00
• Days: Monday to Friday, with Saturday cover required when needed (particularly following bank holidays)
• Pay: £14.59 per hour, PAYE
• Location: Bideford, North Devon

• Driving and operating a refuse/recycling vehicle on established kerbside routes across the district
• Loading domestic refuse and recycling alongside the collection crew
• Tipping and emptying the vehicle daily
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Completing the drivers' hours book and submitting weekly paperwork
• Cleaning the vehicle body and cab at least once a week
• Being a helpful, professional face for residents, including advising on correct disposal of refuse and recycling
• Working to site health and safety practices at all times

Essential

• Full UK HGV licence (Category C / Class 2 as a minimum)
• Valid Driver CPC - 35 hours completed
• Digital tachograph card
• Good level of fitness, this is a physical role, outdoors in all weathers
• Experience dealing with customers or members of the public
• Confidence working on your own initiative as well as part of a crew
• A working understanding of health and safety, including manual handling
• Good verbal communication and a flexible approach

Desirable

• Previous experience of waste or refuse collection
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Safety shoes, hi-viz jacket, ballistic trousers and wet weather gear are required on site.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV. Please make sure your full home address is included on your CV, as this is required at submission stage.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for a short telephone conversation before submission. Full client details will be shared with shortlisted applicants. Start date is immediate, so early applications are strongly encouraged

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