HGV2 Business Refuse Collections

  • Job ref: 007/01490
  • Type: Full Time, On a daily basis
  • Location: Blackburn
  • Salary: £14.92 per year
  • Recruiting office: Blackburn
  • Date posted: 16 June 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • On a daily basis
  • Blackburn
  • 14.92 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 007/01490
  • Salary: £14.92 per year

🚛 HGV Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver – Blackburn

£14.92 per Hour | Temp to Perm Opportunity | Immediate Starts Available | Weekly Pay

Driver Hire Blackburn is currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver to work with a leading waste management and business recycling company based in Blackburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing work with the potential to secure a permanent position with a well-established employer.

♻️ The Role

As a Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver, you will be responsible for collecting commercial and business waste from customers across Blackburn and the surrounding areas.

Working alongside a team of loaders, you will ensure collections are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures.

Typical duties include:

  • Driving a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle.
  • Completing scheduled commercial waste and recycling collections.
  • Working closely with loaders and collection crews.
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
  • Ensuring all collections are completed safely and on time.
  • Operating within residential, industrial and commercial environments.
  • Completing paperwork and electronic records as required.
  • Adhering to all driver hours and road transport regulations.

🕒 Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • Early morning starts
  • Full-time hours
  • Ongoing work
  • Temp to Perm opportunity for the right candidate

✅ Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
  • Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card.
  • Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Previous Class 2 driving experience preferred.
  • Experience within waste management, refuse collection, recycling or multi-drop operations advantageous.
  • Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
  • Reliable, professional and customer-focused attitude.

💷 Pay & Benefits

  • £14.92 per hour PAYE.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Ongoing, regular work.
  • Temp to Perm opportunity.
  • Full support from Driver Hire Blackburn.
  • Opportunity to join a growing and successful business.

🌟 Why Work With Driver Hire Blackburn?

Driver Hire Blackburn is part of the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company.

We pride ourselves on providing:

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Regular work.
  • Honest communication.
  • Local assignments.
  • Long-term career opportunities.

Over 94% of our candidates say they are proud to work with Driver Hire.

📍 Location

Blackburn, Lancashire

Commutable from:

  • Accrington
  • Darwen
  • Burnley
  • Preston
  • Clitheroe
  • Nelson
  • Chorley
  • Rossendale

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing refuse collection work in Blackburn with the opportunity to secure a permanent role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Driver Hire Blackburn for more information.

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Driver Hire Blackburn

Welcome to Driver Hire Blackburn. We are part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics industry. We currently supply: Class 1, Class 2, 7.5t & Van Drivers as well as Driver Assistants Transport & Logistics Staff Warehouse & FLT Drivers Office Staff Skilled & Semi Skilled Trades people The areas we supply staff to include: Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe, Barnoldswick, Colne, Nelson, Accrington, Rossendale, Bank Hey, Belthorn, Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybower, Whitebirk, Wilpshire, Darwen Are you looking for work, or looking for staff the please call our office on 01254 351155 or email: blackburn@driverhire.co.uk

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