7.5 Tonne HGV Drivers

Looking for reliable weekday work with early starts and early finishes? We’re currently recruiting a dependable 7.5 Tonne Refuse Driver to join a busy waste collection team based in Alfreton.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced driver looking for regular hours, overtime opportunities and the potential to secure a permanent position.

The Role

Working alongside a team of loaders, you’ll drive designated routes across Derbyshire, collecting household and commercial waste safely and efficiently.

Your duties will include

Driving a 7.5-tonne refuse vehicle along designated routes

Collecting household and commercial waste

Working alongside loaders to complete collections

Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects

Completing required paperwork

Following health and safety procedures at all times

You’ll need to be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you’ll need

A valid UK Category C1 driving licence (7.5 tonnes)

A valid Driver CPC qualification

A valid Digital Tachograph Card

Previous 7.5-tonne driving experience preferred

A good understanding of driver hours and road transport regulations

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

A reliable, punctual and safety-conscious approach

Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors

Duration

Temporary position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract

Ongoing work with consistent weekday hours

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

05:45 starts

Finishes typically around 14:00

No weekend work required as part of the standard working week

Saturday hours available at the overtime rate

Pay and Benefits

£14.00 per hour

28 days’ holiday per year

Regular weekday work

Early starts and early finishes

Opportunity to secure a permanent contract