Hgv Class 2 Driver
CV-LibraryCR0, Purley Way, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 15 July 2026
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£18.57 per hour | Minimum 10 paid hours per day | Permanent
This is AFR is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing and environmentally focused organisation operating within the commercial waste and recycling sector.
We are seeking a reliable and proactive HGV Class 2 Driver to complete commercial collection routes across Greater London. You will predominantly work independently, operating specialist vehicles while maintaining strong safety, compliance and customer-service standards.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Early starts between 3:00am and 4:00am
Minimum of 10 paid hours per working day
Alternate Saturdays available and paid at the overtime rate
Pay and Benefits
* £18.57 per hour
* Approximately £48,282 basic annual earnings before overtime and bonus
* Overtime paid at £24.76 per hour
* Performance bonus of up to £2,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
* Complete commercial collection routes across Greater London
* Operate Class 2 vehicles and specialist collection equipment safely
* Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects
* Complete approximately 25–30 collections, depending on the route
* Maintain accurate collection and compliance records
* Follow Driver CPC, tachograph and working-time regulations
* Deliver a professional service when attending customer sites
* Communicate effectively with the transport and operations teams
Essential Requirements
* Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence
* Valid Driver CPC
* Valid Digital Tachograph Card
* Right to work in the UK
* Comfortable with early starts, solo driving and physically active duties
* Safe, reliable and customer-focused approach
Desirable Experience
* At least two years’ HGV driving experience
* HGV Class 1 licence
* No more than six points on your driving licence
* Previous waste, recycling or multi-drop collection experience
What’s Offered
* Secure, permanent employment
* Holiday entitlement and wider company benefits
* Regular overtime opportunities
* The opportunity to join a growing organisation making a positive environmental impact
£18.57 per hour | Minimum 10 paid hours per day | Permanent
This is AFR is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing and environmentally focused organisation operating within the commercial waste and recycling sector.
We are seeking a reliable and proactive HGV Class 2 Driver to complete commercial collection routes across Greater London. You will predominantly work independently, operating specialist vehicles while maintaining strong safety, compliance and customer-service standards.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Early starts between 3:00am and 4:00am
Minimum of 10 paid hours per working day
Alternate Saturdays available and paid at the overtime rate
Pay and Benefits
* £18.57 per hour
* Approximately £48,282 basic annual earnings before overtime and bonus
* Overtime paid at £24.76 per hour
* Performance bonus of up to £2,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
* Complete commercial collection routes across Greater London
* Operate Class 2 vehicles and specialist collection equipment safely
* Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects
* Complete approximately 25–30 collections, depending on the route
* Maintain accurate collection and compliance records
* Follow Driver CPC, tachograph and working-time regulations
* Deliver a professional service when attending customer sites
* Communicate effectively with the transport and operations teams
Essential Requirements
* Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence
* Valid Driver CPC
* Valid Digital Tachograph Card
* Right to work in the UK
* Comfortable with early starts, solo driving and physically active duties
* Safe, reliable and customer-focused approach
Desirable Experience
* At least two years’ HGV driving experience
* HGV Class 1 licence
* No more than six points on your driving licence
* Previous waste, recycling or multi-drop collection experience
What’s Offered
* Secure, permanent employment
* Holiday entitlement and wider company benefits
* Regular overtime opportunities
* The opportunity to join a growing organisation making a positive environmental impact