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HGV Driver – Refuse

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Aligra Bristol

If you’ve worked for Veolia, Biffa or FCC Environment, this role could be the ideal next step in your driving career!

*Start: 06:15 – 14:45 | £20.00–£22.00 per hour (£480–£528 per week approx.) | Monday to Friday*

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for a rewarding role in waste and recycling collection? Join a friendly, supportive team at the heart of Bridgwater, helping to keep the community clean and green. This Monday to Friday position offers reliable hours and competitive pay, perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why you’ll love this role:

  • Competitive pay starting at £20.00 per hour – approx. £480 weekly based on 40 hours
  • Monday to Friday hours, giving you your weekends free
  • Be part of an essential environmental service collecting plastics, cardboard and glass
  • Opportunities to gain experience in refuse collection and recycling handling

What you’ll be doing:

  • Safely driving a fully classified HGV on collection routes around Bridgwater and nearby areas
  • Collecting household recycling materials including plastics, cardboard and glass
  • Assisting loaders with manual collection duties when required

The ideal candidate:

  • Holds a valid HGV licence with refuse collection endorsements
  • Previous experience in refuse or recycling collection preferred but not essential
  • Available to work Monday to Friday, starting at 06:15

About Aligra:
Since 2007, Aligra has partnered with leading UK logistics companies. We specialise in recruitment for Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional sectors. Join us and benefit from our expertise and commitment to your success.

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HGV Driver role in waste and recycling collections based in Bridgwater, paying £20.00–£22.00 per hour (approx. £480–£528 per week). Working Monday to Friday, 06:15–14:45, offering steady daytime hours and weekends free. Contract type not specified in the advert.

  • £20.00–£22.00 per hour (approx. £480–£528 per week)
  • Monday to friday shifts with weekends free
  • Start time 06:15 with 14:45 finish
  • Local routes around bridgwater and nearby areas
  • Essential recycling collections covering plastics cardboard and glass
  • Supportive team with hands-on role including helping loaders when needed

You’ll get reliable weekday hours with great work-life balance and competitive pay. It’s a hands-on, community-focused role where your work directly supports a cleaner, greener Bridgwater. Join a friendly, supportive team and build valuable refuse and recycling collection experience.