HGV Driver - Skip Driver
About this role
Job Advertisement: HGV Driver - Skip Driver
Position: HGV Class 2 Skip Driver
Location: Enterprise Park, Military Rd, Fareham, PO16 8TU
Salary/Rate: £36,050.88 per annum (£15.35 per hour)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time, 45 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 06:00 AM – 15:45 PM)
Closing Date: 12/10/2026 (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 enthusiastic Skip Drivers for their team in Fareham. Whether you are an experienced operator or a newly qualified driver looking to build your skills, this permanent role offers a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule, a great work-life balance with 06:00 AM starts, and the opportunity to make a meaningful environmental impact in commercial waste management.
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Skip Operation: Safely drive and operate skip vehicles, handling skip mechanisms and collecting industrial and commercial waste from various customer sites.
Service Excellence: Deliver a high standard of professional customer service while working collaboratively as part of a hard-working, supportive team.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all customer and company health and safety rules and regulations at all times.
Working Pattern: Contracted 45 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 06:00 AM to 15:45 PM.
What’s in It for You?
Competitive Pay & Stability: A secure permanent contract offering a strong annual salary of £36,050.88 (£15.35 per hour) with guaranteed weekly hours.
Comprehensive Training: Full PPE provided and comprehensive support/training to help you get fully up to speed with skip operations if you are new to this vehicle type.
Benefits & Support: Access to wide-ranging SUEZ company benefits and professional development opportunities in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Full Agency Support: Friendly guidance, expert interview preparation, and continuous assistance from our team throughout your application process.
What We Are Looking For
Licence & Qualifications: A valid LGV Class 2 (Category C) licence, a valid CPC card, and a valid tachograph card are essential. (Newly qualified drivers are very welcome to apply!)
Experience: Confidence in operating skip vehicles is preferred, but no prior skip experience is necessary as full training is provided for the right candidate.
Attitude & Skills: A proactive attitude, a passion for professional driving, good communication skills, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.