Class 2 Driver


Company:	Fifth Wheel Recruitment
Salary:	£15.68 to £17.57 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE4 2BN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	17 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Class 2 Driver - New Pass Accepted

Location: Leicester

Pay Rate: £15.68 + £1.89 holiday pay = £17.57 per hour total.

Shifts: Tuesday to Friday - 06:00 starts

Driver Type: Class 2

Experience: New Pass drivers accepted

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 2 Drivers in Leicester to work with our client, who provide all types of business with commercial waste disposal and recycling.

Previous experience working in the waste industry would be beneficial.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive Salary: £15.68 + £1.89 holiday pay = £17.57 per hour total.

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

Hours:

- Monday to Friday working

- Shift start times are 06:00

This role may require you to complete a Driving Assessment before you can be allocated a shift.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Driving and operating a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle

- Collecting refuse from different local areas each day

- Working alongside the loaders when required

- Assisting with the manual movement of domestic wheelie bins

- 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. 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.

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 your Class 2 licence, why not click to apply today?

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