HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver - Join Plymouth City Council's Commercial Waste Team!

Location: Plymstock, Plymouth (PL9)
Contract: Temporary position, 20th October - November 2025, with the possibility of extension (subject to departmental needs and service requirements)
Pay Rate: £15.56 per hour
Hours: 37 hours/week - Monday to Thursday 06:00 - 14:30 - Friday 06:00 - 11:00

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community? Pertemps is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Plymouth City Council for dedicated drivers to support their Commercial Waste Team this summer.

What You'll Be Doing:
- Driving a mixture of 26 Tonne, 12 Tonne & 7.5 Tonne bulky waste collection vehicle on scheduled routes across Plymouth
- Assisting with commercial and bulky waste collections
- Delivering excellent customer service while maintaining safety standards
- Supporting the team as a loader when required to meet service demands

What We're Looking For:
- A valid HGV Class 2 licence, CPC, and Digi Tacho
- Previous experience operating HGV vehicles
- Good local knowledge of the Plymouth area
- A flexible, team-focused attitude and strong communication skills
- Reliability and commitment to the full work schedule

Additional Info:
- All successful candidates must attend a mandatory induction and driving assessment
- Start dates will be confirmed following successful completion of the assessment
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team, gain valuable local authority experience, and contribute to keeping Plymouth clean and green.

Interested? Call Emily on 01752 601116 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application today!

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion-but do keep an eye out for future roles with Pertemps!