Class 2 Driver

Job Title: Class 2 Driver
Location: Leicester (Melton Mowbray)
Pay Rate: £17.00 p/h
Shifts: Tuesday to Friday - 07:00 - 17:00
Driver Type: Class 2
Experience: 12 months class 2 experience essential 

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: £17.00 p/h 
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 times are 07:00 - 17:00
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 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.

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?


  • Start: 23/01/2026
  • Duration: On-going
  • Rate: £17.00 per hour
  • Location: Melton Mowbray,England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: Fifth Wheel Recruitment
  • Contact: Heidi Sowrey
  • Tel: 01925 207016
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: FifthWheel-BIF004-Class2-2026
  • Posted: 2026-01-23 10:32:09 -

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