Class 2 Driver


Company:	Fifth Wheel Recruitment
Salary:	£14.64 - £16.40
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shildon, DL4 1HF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Class 2 Driver

Location: Country Durham

Pay Rate: £14.64 to £16.40 p/h

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (06:00 - 16:00)

Role: Temp to Perm (after 8 weeks)

Experience: 12 months Class 2 essential

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 2 Drivers in Shildon, Country Durham to work with our client, who provide a global recycling service. You will be driving Class 2 skip wagons.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive Salary: £14.64 to £16.40 per hour

(Pay rate is £14.64 p/h and holiday pay is £1.76 per hour)

Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately

Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday

Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings

Excellent Facilities:

- Comfortable break areas

- Vending machines

- Subsidised canteen

- Free, secure car parking

Career Growth: Excellent opportunities - Temp to Perm after 8 weeks

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Driving and operating a Class 2 skip vehicle

- Working safely around pedestrians, traffic, and other road users

All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures.

About you:

You will have your Class 2 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

Previous experience working with skips would be beneficial.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Interested?

If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have 12 months exerience driving Class 2 commercially, why not click to apply today?

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