Refuse drivers - Class 2 driver - Lochaber
CV-LibraryFort William, HighlandscontractPosted: 30 July 2026
Apply NowBlue Arrow are recruiting for refuse collection drivers in Lochaber ASAP unitl October
You will collect household or commercial waste and recycling, adhering to strict safety and traffic regulations and lead a team of loaders, perform daily vehicle checks, manage collection schedules, and drive to disposal sites.
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Safety: Safely operate a Class 2 HGV vehicle through residential or commercial streets.
Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections (checks for oil, tyres, lights) and report defects.
Collection Operations: Supervise the loading crew, ensuring efficient, safe collection of bins, and manage on-board computer systems (e.g., Bartec) for routes.
Waste Disposal: Drive to landfills or recycling facilities to unload waste.
Compliance & Records: Adhere to Working Time Directive (WTD), driver hours rules, and complete daily logs.
Customer Service: Act as a front-line service representative, maintaining professional communication with the public. Required Skills and Qualifications
Licence: Valid Class 2 HGV (Category C) driving licence.
Certifications: Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) and Digi-Tachograph card.
Experience: Previous HGV driving experience, preferably in waste management.
Skills: Strong maneuvering skills, team leadership, and understanding of health and safety regulations
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
You will collect household or commercial waste and recycling, adhering to strict safety and traffic regulations and lead a team of loaders, perform daily vehicle checks, manage collection schedules, and drive to disposal sites.
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Safety: Safely operate a Class 2 HGV vehicle through residential or commercial streets.
Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections (checks for oil, tyres, lights) and report defects.
Collection Operations: Supervise the loading crew, ensuring efficient, safe collection of bins, and manage on-board computer systems (e.g., Bartec) for routes.
Waste Disposal: Drive to landfills or recycling facilities to unload waste.
Compliance & Records: Adhere to Working Time Directive (WTD), driver hours rules, and complete daily logs.
Customer Service: Act as a front-line service representative, maintaining professional communication with the public. Required Skills and Qualifications
Licence: Valid Class 2 HGV (Category C) driving licence.
Certifications: Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) and Digi-Tachograph card.
Experience: Previous HGV driving experience, preferably in waste management.
Skills: Strong maneuvering skills, team leadership, and understanding of health and safety regulations
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people