Driver Level 2 / HGV Class 2 Driver

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Dorset Council / Connect2Dorset
Service Area: Waste & Recycling
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 15 June 2026
End Date: 30 October 2026
Duration: Approximately 20 weeks
Number of Roles: 1

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday
06:00 to 14:00

Location

Shaftesbury
Dorset

Pay

PAYE Rate: £13.69 per hour

Job Overview

Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Driver Level 2 / HGV Class 2 Driver to join the Waste & Recycling team.

The role will involve driving HGV Class 2 vehicles on designated waste and recycling collection routes, completing daily vehicle safety checks and ensuring collections are carried out safely and efficiently.

Important – Please Read Carefully

Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 2 / Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.

Candidates must have no more than 6 points on their driving licence.

This is an in-person role based in Shaftesbury.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles
• Follow waste collection routes
• Follow recycling collection routes
• Complete vehicle safety checks
• Ensure safe collections
• Ensure efficient collections
• Work as part of a team
• Support local communities
• Communicate with the public
• Follow route instructions
• Follow safe working practices
• Report vehicle issues
• Support collection crews
• Maintain a reliable attitude

Essential Experience & Skills

• HGV Class 2 licence
• Category C licence
• Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum 6 licence points
• HGV driving experience
• Waste/recycling route experience
• Vehicle checks
• Safe driving
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Positive attitude
• Health and Safety awareness
• Monday to Friday availability

Desirable

• Local authority experience
• Refuse driving experience
• Recycling collection experience
• Dorset local knowledge
• Collection crew experience
• Public-facing experience
• Manual handling awareness
• Defect reporting experience

Additional Information

This is a temporary ongoing role.

The role is based in Shaftesbury and is worked in person.

Response deadline is 01 January 2027.

Maximum submittals per agency: 100.

Disclaimer

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Job Reference: 133067

Screening Questions

1. Valid HGV Class 2 / Category C licence?
2. Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph?
3. No more than 6 licence points?
4. HGV waste/recycling route experience?
5. Confident completing vehicle checks?
6. Available Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:00 in Shaftesbury?

Skills: HGV Class 2, Category C, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph, Waste Collection, Recycling, Vehicle Checks, Safe Driving, Teamwork, Local Authority