HGV Driver – Class 2 Refuse Driver

  • Job ref: 010/00572
  • Type: On a daily basis, Placement, Seasonal, Temporary
  • Location: Bristol
  • Salary: £16.30 - £18.26 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Bristol
  • Date posted: 15 January 2026

Job details

  • On a daily basis
  • Placement
  • Seasonal
  • Temporary
  • Bristol
  • Job Ref: 010/00572
  • Salary: 16.30 - £18.26 per hour

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

Click “Apply Now” to get started today!

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