Job details
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) is looking for reliable HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers for ongoing work in Kingsbridge. This is a hands-on role that mixes driving with physical waste and recycling collection. The work is steady, the team is friendly, and long-term opportunities are available.
Pay and hours
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£17.37 to £26.06 per hour PAYE Advanced
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Weekly pay
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Monday to Friday
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Optional Saturday work during Bank Holiday weeks
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Minimum 8 paid hours per shift
What the job involves
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Driving a Class 2 Cat C refuse vehicle on set routes
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Supporting the crew with loading and emptying bins
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Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
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Keeping paperwork accurate, including route sheets and PODs
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Following site procedures, health and safety rules and driver hours regulations
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Working as part of a close-knit team on local routes in South Devon
This role involves physical work and regular lifting.
What you need
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Cat C Class 2 licence
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Driver CPC
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Digital Tachograph card
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Maximum of 6 penalty points
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Able to get to the Kingsbridge depot for early starts
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Physically able to carry out manual handling
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Mobile phone for communication
Desirable
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Experience in waste and recycling
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Local route knowledge around South Devon
Why work with us
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Excellent pay with enhanced overtime
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Monday to Friday pattern with regular hours
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Temp-to-perm opportunities with a respected local employer
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Immediate starts available
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Support from a friendly local office that knows its drivers
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Discounted CPC training for PAYE drivers
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Pension contributions
Apply
Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) on 01364 644149.
Please have your licence, CPC and tacho card details ready.
Suitable candidates may be able to start immediately.
About Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay).
Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) provides both transport and non-transport recruitment services to companies in South Devon. With a network of more than 100 offices throughout the UK and more than 40 years of experience, we combine national strength with local expertise to provide dependable staffing solutions.
With close ties to Exeter and Plymouth, we use Driver Hire to hire qualified drivers and logisticians in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and the surrounding areas. We provide 7.5-ton van drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, warehouse employees, driver’s companions, and HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. We provide full-time hours, permanent opportunities, and temporary work.
We also support a broader range of positions outside the transport industry through dh Recruitment (Torbay). Administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, cleaning, retail support, and general labour are all included in this. We match individuals with the right skills to the right environment, whether a company needs temporary coverage, seasonal employees, or a permanent hire.
The comments we get make us proud. 996 people responded to our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, and 97% of them stated they were proud to work for Driver Hire. Based on 386 responses in December 2024, 98% of our customers gave our service a ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ rating.
These outcomes demonstrate our dedication to providing a recruitment service that is direct, courteous, and people-focused.
