Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver

  • Job ref: 322/00016
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Barnstaple
  • Salary: £16.61 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Barnstaple
  • Date posted: 3 September 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Barnstaple
  • 16.61 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 322/00016
  • Salary: £16.61 per hour

Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver based in Barnstaple. Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm

Job Description

Class 2 driver to drive a refuse & recycling vehicle, this is a hands on position which will require physical work and heavy lifting. You’ll be collecting bins and recycling from around the local area to ensure the communities are kept clean and tidy.

Location

Barnstaple area

Salary

£16.61 per hour, PAYE Advance Other PAYE models are available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving a Class 2 Cat C refuse vehicle on planned waste and recycling collection routes

  • Assisting the collection crew with loading, moving and emptying bins

  • Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects

  • Completing route paperwork and delivery documentation accurately

  • Following all health and safety procedures, site rules and driver hours regulations

  • Working closely with the wider team to ensure collections are completed efficiently

  • Carrying out manual handling duties as part of the collection process

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Valid Category C Class 2 HGV licence
  • Driver CPC qualification
  • Digital Tachograph card
  • No more than 6 penalty points
  • Ability to travel to the Barnstaple depot for early morning starts
  • Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties
  • Mobile phone for communication with the team

Desirable:

  • Competitive hourly rates with enhanced overtime opportunities
  • Weekly pay
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Optional Saturday shifts during Bank Holiday weeks
  • Ongoing work with long-term prospects
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities available
  • Support from a friendly local recruitment team

Benefits

  • £16.61 per hour, PAYE Advance
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity, with a permanent role available after a successful trial period
  • Monday to Friday working pattern, 06:00 to 14:00
  • Holiday pay
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated local recruitment team

How to Apply

To apply, contact Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01271 441909 or email barnstaple@driverhire.co.uk.

This role is being recruited on behalf of our client by Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple).

About Us

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, and driving roles across South Devon and the Barnstaple area. We work with a range of local and regional employers to connect experienced drivers and logistics professionals with the right opportunities. Whether you are looking for temporary, contract, or permanent work, we are here to help you find your next role.

 

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