Job details
Driver Hire (Barnstaple) is looking for reliable HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers for ongoing work in Okehampton. 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 £21.72 per hour PAYE Advanced (Other PAYE methods available)
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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 Okehampton 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
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 (Barnstaple) on 01271 441909
Please have your licence, CPC and tacho card details ready.
Suitable candidates may be able to start immediately.
About Driver Hire (Barnstaple).
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, and driving roles across the South Devon and North Devon areas. 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.
