Class 2 Skip Driver
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4TE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
The Best Connection are recruiting experienced
Class 2 Chain Skip Driver roles for a leading waste management company based in Blaydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable
Class 2 Chain Skip Driver to work across the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and Durham, delivering and collecting skips for domestic and commercial customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate an 18.5-tonne skip loader as a
- Ensure all skip loads are safely secured and compliant with road safety regulations before transit.
- Perform mandatory daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects to the transport office immediately.
- Act as the face of the company, providing professional and courteous service at customer sites.
- Adhere strictly to EU Driver Hours, Tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directives as a
- Accurately complete all paperwork, including Waste Transfer Notes and digital logbooks.
Class 2 Chain Skip Driver, delivering and collecting skips in a variety of environments
Class 2 Chain Skip Driver
Requirements:
Licence: A valid UK
HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
Qualifications: A current
Driver CPC card and
Digital Tachograph card.
Experience: Previous experience operating skip lorries or hook loaders is highly preferred.
Clean Record: Ideally no more than 6 penalty points
Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to assist with manual tasks and secure loads.
Local Knowledge: Good geographical knowledge of the Newcastle and North East area to ensure efficient routing.
Hours of work and pay:
- Monday to friday
- 07:00am - 17:00pm
- £15.00 per hour
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme
Excellent pay rates
24/7 contact with consultants
Pension Contributions
Online payslips
Holiday accrual
Personal accident insurance
Suitable candidates for this
Class 2 Chain Skip Driver role will be invited to register online.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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