Dustcart Driver

We’re looking for a Class 2 Dustcart Driver to join a well-established waste management company in Epping. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a competitive salary and the chance to secure a long-term role.

Salary: £49,400 per year/ hourly pay (Basic - £16.95 per hour as well as your holiday - £2.05 per hour)

About the Role:

As a Dustcart Driver, you will be responsible for collecting waste from a range of business addresses across the area. This is a hands-on role that involves more than just driving—you will also be required to:

• Safely operate a Class 2 Dustcart, ensuring compliance with all road safety and waste management regulations.


• Collect and transport commercial waste, including maneuvering large commercial waste bins to and from the vehicle.


• Operate a tail lift to safely load and unload waste bins.


• Work independently, managing your route efficiently to ensure all collections are completed on time.


• Handle general waste and recycling, meaning you must be comfortable working in an environment where you will be exposed to refuse waste, including potential odors.


• Carry out basic vehicle safety checks before and after each shift, reporting any issues promptly.

This role is ideal for an experienced waste management driver who is physically fit, self-motivated, reliable and based locally to the area of Harlow.

Shift Pattern:

You must be available to work both shift patterns on a weekly rota:

• 03:30 – 13:30


• 12:00 – 22:00


• Any five days between Monday and Saturday.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in waste management/dustcart driving


• Licence: Class 2 (held for at least 3 years)


• Penalty Points: No more than 6 points (for minor offences only – no DD, DR, TT, CD offences)


• Certifications: Valid Digital Tacho & Driver CPC Qualification Card


• Flexibility: You must be able to commit to both shifts as part of the weekly rota


• Skills: Ability to safely operate a tail lift for handling waste bins

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a stable and well-paid role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.