Full time

HGV Class 2 Driver Loader

Pertemps Bristol Industrial

Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1 5LL

£17.27 per hour

Posted: 07 July 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 06 August 2026

Ref: 60350637

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About the Role

A full-time HGV Class 2 Driver Loader position is available in Bristol, offering £17.27 per hour. This role combines driving a Class 2 vehicle with physical loading duties for waste and recycling collections across the city. Working Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm (39 hours weekly), you will safely operate the vehicle while assisting a team to collect, transport, and unload materials. Overtime is paid at 1.5x after 39 hours and on Saturdays, with double time on Sundays and bank holidays. The role provides long-term prospects, potential permanent employment, an Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, pension, health benefits, discounts, and career development.

HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader – Bristol
We are recruiting HGV Class 2 Driver/Loaders for ongoing, full-time work supporting waste and recycling collection services across Bristol.

Monday to Friday
6:00am – 2:30pm shifts (39 hours per week)
£17.27 per hour
Overtime paid at 1.5x after 39 hours and Saturday. 2x on a Sunday and bank holidays
Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Pension, health and wellbeing benefits, employee discounts and career development opportunities

This is a physically active role combining HGV driving with loading duties. You'll be responsible for safely operating a Class 2 vehicle while working as part of a team to collect, transport and unload waste and recycling materials across the Bristol area.
The Role

Safely drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicles in line with legal requirements and company procedures.
Collect, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials.
Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly.
Tip vehicles at approved recycling and waste facilities.
Accurately complete paperwork and electronic records using handheld devices.
Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and the public.
Work flexibly across different operational locations when required.
Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

This is a hands-on outdoor role involving regular lifting, moving bins and recycling containers, and working in all weather conditions. It's ideal for drivers who enjoy staying active and being part of a supportive team.
Requirements

Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Good understanding of HGV driving regulations, Working Time Directive and tachograph rules
Experience completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
Comfortable using mobile devices and completing electronic paperwork
Reliable, safety-conscious and a strong team player
Previous waste, recycling or commercial collections experience is desirable but not essential

Apply today for immediate consideration and take the next step in your HGV driving career.

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