HGV Driver (Class 2)

Opus People Solutions · Coventry, West Midlands

HGV Driver (Class 2) at Opus People Solutions, based in Coventry, West Midlands, paying £15.31 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£15.31 per hour
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract
Temporary
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
9 Nov 2026
Sector
HGV Driving

36% below the typical rate for hgv driving

Reference 2749e78f3dd151686e72c3d664152d0b2f8a40a5

About the role

HGV Driver Join Opus People Solutions and work for our esteemed client, Coventry City Council. We are currently seeking dedicated HGV Drivers to join our team at an attractive pay rate of £15.31 per hour.Salary: £15.31 per hour PAYE / £20.86 per hour UMB Working Schedule: 37 hours per week. Monday / Tuesday - Friday, 7am - 4.45pm. 30 minutes unpaid break. Location: Coventry, CV3 4AR Duration: temporary basis, 3 months ongoing.All candidates are required to have a Valid UK Driving Licence with Class 2 entitlement.Key Responsibilities:Perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal performance.Ensure compliance with guidelines outlined in the Driver handbook/MORR Code and Highway Code.Drive and operate HGV vehicles for Waste Collection around Coventry City.Adhere strictly to driving and reversing procedures as per standard training protocols.Be responsible for a crew collecting Commercial waste and Domestic waste.Collection of Bulky Items. Professional driver - primary function, day to day driving duties. Household door to door collections, commercial waste collections, street cleaning and associated functions: Recycling collections, performance targets and reducing contaminationGarden waste collectionsFood waste collectionsDomestic refuse collectionsMulti-occupancy properties (flats, apartments)New developmentsCommercial waste & recycling collection servicesBulky item collectionsBin deliveryMechanical sweeper operationsRemoval of fly tipping Essential Requirements:Provide your own steel-toe capped safety boots.Previous experience driving HGV vehicles.Valid Full UK Driving Licence.Valid Class 2 licence. Apply Now!All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.

Reference: 2749e78f3dd151686e72c3d664152d0b2f8a40a5 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · Listed via Opus People Solutions

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