• Permanent
  • East Lothian
  • £14.73 - £27 per hour EUR / Year

Connect Driver Solutions are recruiting a Class 2 Driver to carry out end-of-life tyre collection work across Scotland. This is a fantastic full-time temp to perm opportunity, with your own vehicle assigned from day one.

About the role?

  • Monday to Friday, start times between 04:30 to 06:00 (depending on the route)
  • Paid weekly at £14.73 per hour – £19.64 per hour after 48 hours
  • £27 overnight allowance (overnights available at least every second week)

About the job!

  • Collection and Transport: Drive a company vehicle (Class 2 HGV) to multiple locations, including garages, commercial businesses, and waste facilities, to collect end-of-life tyres.
  • Loading/Unloading: Manually load and unload tyres (which can be heavy and dirty) into the collection vehicle and at the processing facility or depot.
  • Documentation and Compliance: Accurately complete all necessary paperwork, such as waste transfer notes, to ensure compliance with waste management regulations and the customer’s duty of care obligations.
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Safety: Conduct daily safety checks on the vehicle (e.g., checking oil, water, fuel, and tyre pressure) and report any defects immediately.
  • Customer Service: Provide professional and polite customer service during interactions at collection points.
  • Health and Safety Adherence: Operate safely and effectively in industrial environments, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times to minimise the risk of injury

What do you need?

  • Valid Class 2 licence – new driver’s welcome
  • DCPC & Digi Card
  • Class 2 HGV Driving Licence: A valid driving licence is essential. Some roles may require a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence, such as Category C or C+E, depending on the vehicle used.
  • Physical Fitness: The job is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move heavy items frequently and work on your feet for long periods.
  • Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills for completing paperwork and interacting with customers and team members.
  • Time Management: Strong organisational and time management skills to complete scheduled collections efficiently.
  • Safety Awareness: A working knowledge of health and safety procedures and the ability to operate safely and effectively in an industrial environment

Interested? Apply now with your most up-to-date CV or call Damian on 07899 891 981 OR 01506 449 944

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JOB DETAILS

  • Sector: Driving
  • East Lothian
  • Salary: £14.73 - £27 per hour
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Ref: DF-CDS_1770387120

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