Class 2 Refuse Driver

Thorn Baker Industrial Ilkeston, England May 27, 2026

Type Temporary
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Refuse Driver focuses on this client has over 50,000 households that they provide a number of services to which includes collecting household waste, recycling and garden waste.

What the role involves

  • This client has over 50,000 households that they provide a number of services to which includes collecting household waste, recycling and garden waste.

Skills and requirements

  • Although role is predominantly driving if short staffed Driver will be required to get out of the cab to help loaders load the vehicle with collection material.
  • · Applicants must have a Category C licence, CPC and a digital tachograph card.
  • · Previous experience in driving a refuse wagon is desirable however not essential.

Confirmed role details

  • Whilst being classed as a key worker you will be interacting as part of the local authority team to ensure the residents get the servcies that they not only pay for but also to the.
  • · Temporary ongoing work that is not just seasonal that could become permanent for the right candidate.
  • · Available to start as soon as possible.
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Candidate fit

  • safe driving habits, compliance awareness, reliability, and good route discipline

Additional role context

  • Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for Class 2 Refuse Drivers for immediate starts in the Ilkeston to work for a well known waste-collection client in the local area.
  • · £14.13 for 1st 12 weeks - then increases with service (overtime paid at premium rate).
  • · Working task until finish (paid for a full day but finish when the work is done).
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