Class 2 Drivers

KL/EC/DR_1782216062

Salary Package: £15.74 - £18.74 per hour
Location: Derby, England
Consultant: Ella Callaby
Posted: 23/06/2026

Description:

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for Class 2 Refuse Drivers in and around Derby.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Carry out refuse and recycling collections daily, with skills and knowledge of all machinery aspects of the job


• Undertake all duties in a professional manner deploying safe lifting and handling techniques appropriate to articles left for removal


• Use in-cab technology and mobile devices as directed


• Complete relevant paperwork in real time


• Carry out daily inspections and reporting for machinery and vehicles, before and after use


• Ensure the cleanliness of machinery and vehicles.


• Maintain excellent customer and client relations, particularly with members of the public and other motor users


• Willingness to help refuse loaders while on your rounds to enable your team to complete the route within the service level agreement

What you’ll need to succeed

• Valid HGV Class 2 driving licence (with no more than 6 points)


• Driver CPC


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Self-motivated


• Willingness to undertake tasks


• Clean drivers licence desirable for all staff

Benefits

• Holiday accrual- which can be paid out at any time


• Gain valuable experience working for a reputable company


• Weekly Pay


• ASAP starts available


• Pension Scheme


• Overtime & Shift Premiums available

The hours for the role are Monday – Friday 6.30am to 3pm.

The hourly rate for this position is starting from £15.74

This is a long term, ongoing opportunity.

For further information, please contact Ella at Berry Recruitment, King's Lynn.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.