Hgv Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver - Croydon

£18.57 per hour | Minimum 10 paid hours per day | Permanent

This is AFR is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing and environmentally focused organisation operating within the commercial waste and recycling sector.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive HGV Class 2 Driver to complete commercial collection routes across Greater London. You will predominantly work independently, operating specialist vehicles while maintaining strong safety, compliance and customer-service standards.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday

Early starts between 3:00am and 4:00am

Minimum of 10 paid hours per working day

Alternate Saturdays available and paid at the overtime rate

Pay and Benefits

* £18.57 per hour

* Approximately £48,282 basic annual earnings before overtime and bonus

* Overtime paid at £24.76 per hour

* Performance bonus of up to £2,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

* Complete commercial collection routes across Greater London

* Operate Class 2 vehicles and specialist collection equipment safely

* Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects

* Complete approximately 25–30 collections, depending on the route

* Maintain accurate collection and compliance records

* Follow Driver CPC, tachograph and working-time regulations

* Deliver a professional service when attending customer sites

* Communicate effectively with the transport and operations teams

Essential Requirements

* Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence

* Valid Driver CPC

* Valid Digital Tachograph Card

* Right to work in the UK

* Comfortable with early starts, solo driving and physically active duties

* Safe, reliable and customer-focused approach

Desirable Experience

* At least two years’ HGV driving experience

* HGV Class 1 licence

* No more than six points on your driving licence

* Previous waste, recycling or multi-drop collection experience

What’s Offered

* Secure, permanent employment

* Holiday entitlement and wider company benefits

* Regular overtime opportunities

* The opportunity to join a growing organisation making a positive environmental impact
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed