Driver / Loader
About this role
Job Advertisement: Driver / Loader
Position: Driver / Loader (HGV Class 2)
Location: Bridgwater Depot (Unit 15, Parrett Way, Bridgwater, Somerset)
Salary: £36,733.94 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus (Subject to T&Cs)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 06:15 – 14:45)
Closing Date: 18/09/2026 (Note: Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received)
About the Role
We are proud to partner with our client as a supportive staffing agency to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Driver / Loader for their team based in Bridgwater. Whether you are an experienced driver or newly qualified, this hands-on role keeps you active, valued, and well-rewarded while delivering essential waste and recycling services to local communities.
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Loading: Safely operate Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) and recycling vehicles, while regularly getting out of the cab to support the team with loading (up to 150 times or more each day).
Service Delivery: Provide a reliable, high-quality waste and recycling collection service to local residents with a strong focus on efficiency and customer care.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to health and safety standards at all times, ensuring safe vehicle operation and teamwork on site.
Working Pattern: Contracted Monday to Friday (06:15 – 14:45), with requirements to work Saturdays following a bank holiday, plus regular opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates.
What’s in It for You?
Exceptional Earnings & Bonus: Generous base salary of £36,733.94 plus a £5,000 joining bonus (Subject to T&Cs) and excellent overtime earning potential.
Great Benefits Package: Access to a BUPA dental plan, Cycle to Work scheme, Costco membership, and a great work-life balance with no long-haul driving.
Security & Stability: A secure permanent contract with guaranteed weekly hours in a friendly, supportive environment.
Full Agency Support: Comprehensive training from day one, career development opportunities, and friendly guidance from our team throughout the application process.
What We Are Looking For
Licence & Qualifications: A valid Class 2 (Category C) licence, an in-date CPC card, and an active Tachograph card (Newly qualified drivers are very welcome to apply!).
Attitude & Skills: A reliable, safety-focused mindset, good communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a team player attitude.
Experience: Waste or RCV experience is advantageous, but not essential as full training is provided.