HGV Driver - Class 2 Waste Collections

  • Job Reference: 010/00581
  • Date Posted: 13 April 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Bristol
  • Location: Bristol
  • Salary: £37,220.73
  • Job Type: Contract, Permanent

Job Description

Class 2 Driver | Commercial Waste Collections | Temp-to-Perm | £37,220 Salary | Bristol


Driver Hire Bristol is recruiting for 2 Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to support a busy commercial waste collection operation based in Bristol. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering long-term stability and a competitive salary for the right candidates.


Weekly Pay (while temping) | Early Starts | Temp-to-Perm


The Role:




  • Carry out commercial waste collections across Bristol and surrounding areas

  • Drive a Class 2 vehicle as part of a waste collection team

  • Work alongside loaders to complete daily routes efficiently

  • Start time 04:00, finishing around 14:00

  • 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday

  • Every other Saturday required, usually with an early finish

  • Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure all paperwork is accurate

  • Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism


Pay & Benefits:




  • £37,220.73 annual salary (upon permanent transfer)

  • Weekly PAYE pay whilst working through Driver Hire (holiday pay included via advanced holiday payment method)

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term job security

  • Consistent early start, early finish working pattern

  • Supportive and experienced team environment


What You'll Need:




  • Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence

  • Valid CPC and Digital Tacho cards

  • Previous waste or multi-drop experience desirable but not essential

  • Physically fit and happy with a hands-on role

  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and a strong team player


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