Class 2 Dustcart Driver
Driver Hire
£15.50 - £21.29/hour
Lymington, England, United Kingdom
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Driver Hire
Driver Hire is a recruitment agency. They specialise in recruiting for logistics and transport jobs.
Job description from Driver Hire
Driver Hire Southampton is expanding, and we're on the lookout for reliable and dedicated Class 2 HGV Drivers to join our team and work with a prestigious new client in the Southampton area.
Role Overview:
As a Class 2 HGV Driver, you'll be a key part of keeping the community clean by collecting waste along a designated route. This role involves driving a Class 2 vehicle and performing physical tasks, including lifting bin bags into the dustcart.
Key Responsibilities:
Start your shift between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday.
Complete 8-hour shifts each day.
Safely operate a Class 2 vehicle while adhering to all safety protocols.
Participate in a training induction with our client to ensure you're fully prepared for the role.What We're Looking For:
Full UK Class 2 Driving Licence.
Physically fit and able to lift heavy items.
Valid CPC and Digi Tacho card.
Own transport for commuting to work.
Experience is welcomed, but newly qualified drivers are also encouraged to apply.
Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and a strong work ethic.Why Choose Driver Hire Southampton?
Weekly Pay - Get paid every week for your hard work.
Ongoing Support - Our dedicated team is always here to assist you.
Training & Development - Access discounted CPC courses and licence upgrades to advance your career.
Referral Bonuses - Earn extra cash for referring fellow drivers to join our team.
No Weekends - Enjoy your weekends off with a Monday to Friday schedule.
Long-Term Opportunities - Potential for regular, ongoing work with our clients.
Free On-Site Parking - Convenient and hassle-free parking at the workplace.
PAYE Advanced Payment Method - Payment includes holiday pay for added benefits.About Us:
Driver Hire is the UK's largest transport and logistics recruitment company. We are proud to offer fantastic opportunities to drivers in the Southampton area and treat our drivers as true professionals. In fact, 97% of our drivers report being proud to work with us!
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
Join Driver Hire Southampton today and become an integral part of our expanding team. Apply now to secure your position
Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Driver Hire pay drivers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
73% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Driver Hire pay drivers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do drivers at Driver Hire get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Driver Hire pay drivers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do drivers at Driver Hire do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for drivers to take sick leave at Driver Hire?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do drivers at Driver Hire get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
40% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for drivers to work at Driver Hire?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do drivers at Driver Hire recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do drivers get enough training when they start at Driver Hire?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are drivers given support to progress at Driver Hire?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do drivers think Driver Hire head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
70% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do drivers feel well informed about how Driver Hire is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
83% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Driver Hire employees say about their job
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Best thing
Easy do about 100 steps. Shift lol
Worst thing
Sitting too much doing nothing
Driver at Driver Hire, February 2025
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Best thing
Easy to follow and keeps me fit
Worst thing
Not knowing if I'll have work next week, no long term bookings or full time employment offers
Refuse collector at Driver Hire, October 2024
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