Class 2 Trade waste Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full job description</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 2 Trade Waste Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Widnes</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £14.47 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Start Time: Between 03:00 and 04:00</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime: £18.09 per hour after 40 hours, including weekend overtime opportunities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Paid Breaks: Yes</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for a reliable and experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our busy Widnes depot.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be responsible for safely and efficiently collecting and transporting commercial and industrial waste using a modern HGV fleet.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a stable, full-time position offering consistent Monday to Friday shifts, a paid break and the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safely operate HGV Class 2 vehicles for commercial and industrial waste collections</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collect and transport waste safely and efficiently</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Plan and follow efficient routes to maximise productivity</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Provide excellent customer service at customer sites</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure collection areas are left clean and tidy</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure bins and containers are correctly positioned</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Comply with waste duty of care</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Follow drivers’ hours, tachograph and road safety regulations</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carry out manual handling tasks when required</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Driver CPC</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Digital Tachograph card</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience within the waste sector is preferred</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good understanding of waste hierarchy and environmental compliance</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong knowledge of local roads and routes around the Widnes area</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent customer service and communication skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling tasks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reliable, punctual and safety-focused</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Professional approach to work</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay and Benefits</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£14.47 per hour</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Guaranteed 40-hour working week</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£18.09 per hour overtime rate after 40 hours</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monday to Friday working</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Start times between 03:00 and 04:00</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Paid breaks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Weekend overtime opportunities</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>8p performance bonus per bin collected each day after full training</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Daily timing bonus based on performance targets: £10, £14 or £18 per day</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full PPE and uniform provided</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ongoing training and development</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Career progression opportunities</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Modern, well-maintained HGV fleet</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Advanced vehicle safety features</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Ideal Candidate</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ideal candidate will be a safety-focused Class 2 Driver who takes pride in vehicle presentation, customer service and completing collections to a high standard.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You should be comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider transport team, with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and environmental standards.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply Today</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 12 Oct 2026
- Location: Widnes, Borough of Halton
- Employment Type: Permanent, Temporary
- Licence: Class 2 (Cat C)
- Category: Other
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