HGV Driver - Class 2 Refuse Driver

  • Job Reference: 010/00572
  • Date Posted: 14 February 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Bristol
  • Location: Bristol
  • Salary: £16.30 to £18.26 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

Driver Hire Bristol is recruiting for a Class 2 (Category C) Relief RCV Driver to support a busy waste and recycling operation based in the Keynsham area. This role is ideal for drivers with previous RCV experience who are happy to be hands-on, working alongside a refuse loader to empty bins as well as driving the vehicle.


Weekly Pay | Ongoing Relief Cover | Early Starts


The Role:





  • Drive a Class 2 RCV on residential and commercial waste routes




  • Get in and out of the vehicle regularly and assist with emptying bins alongside the refuse loader




  • Operate RCV lifting equipment safely and efficiently




  • Start time 06:00, with finish times depending on the route




  • Complete daily vehicle checks and all required paperwork




  • Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times




  • Provide cover for sickness, holidays, and peak demand




Pay & Benefits:





  • £16.30 - £18.26 per hour (includes holiday pay via advanced holiday payment method)




  • Weekly PAYE pay




  • Ongoing relief / cover work




  • Consistent early start pattern




  • Supportive and experienced operations team




What You'll Need:





  • Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence




  • Valid CPC and Digital Tacho cards




  • Previous RCV driving experience - essential




  • Good level of physical fitness - this is a hands-on role




  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable with early starts




  • Strong teamwork and communication skills




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