HGV Refuse Driver
About this role
HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver – London (Lambeth)
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: London, SE24 0PZ
Salary: £40,183.48 per annum + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular (39 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm, Friday 6:00am - 1:30pm, with guaranteed weekend and bank holiday overtime options)
Job ID: 304421
Keep your streets clean and your community proud
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with frontline transport and municipal services teams to connect skilled drivers with essential community careers. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver to join the Lambeth team in London.
In this vital role, you'll play a key part in keeping your community clean, safe, and sustainable. Working alongside a professional and friendly team, you’ll deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses while serving as a proud public face for essential municipal operations.
What You’ll Do
As an HGV Refuse Driver, your responsibilities will include:
Route Completion: Navigate pre-planned routes as part of a dynamic two-person driver/loader team, collecting waste from estates and commercial properties.
Vehicle Safety Checks: Complete thorough vehicle safety checks before setting off to ensure your truck is fully work-ready and road-safe.
Team Collaboration: Pitch in with loading duties, alternating driving responsibilities with your colleague to stay active and ensure efficient round completion.
Digital Logging: Use electronic tablets to accurately log your daily work progress and route data.
What We Are Looking For
Licensing Requirements: Hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Hands-On Approach: Happy and willing to work as a driver/loader, pitching in on the ground as required.
Physical Fitness: Physically fit and healthy, as this is an active, fast-paced outdoor role.
Team Player: Dedicated, friendly, professional, and willing to go the extra mile to help your team hit its targets.
Conscientious: Capable of operating electronic handheld tablets to manage daily work records.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: £40,183.48 per annum.
Leave & Pension: 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back healthcare costs, 30% off at managed leisure centres, and an on-site Physiotherapist.
Training & Progression: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, and strong internal career paths.
Retail Discounts: Savings across approximately 1,000 major retailers spanning food, clothing, travel, and entertainment.