Recruiting for experienced HGV 2 Refuse Drivers in Knowsley
Monday to Friday Working hours 0400 - 1345
Must have refuse experience
Driving and operating LGV Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently. - Collecting commercial waste and recycling from customer sites
Providing a friendly, reliable and professional service
Following all Health &amp; Safety and compliance requirements
Working collaboratively as part of a supportive, hard working team

Class 2 Driver 

You will be delivering chilled, ambient, and frozen goods to Marks &amp; Spencer stores.
This role involves straightforward cage and tail-lift deliveries &mdash; no heavy handball &mdash; using modern, well-maintained vehicles from a clean, professional depot.
Shift times: &bull; Early starts: 01:00 &ndash; 05:00 &bull; Afternoon starts: 14:00 &ndash; 19:00 &bull; Average shift length: 10&ndash;11 hours
Overtime also available after 8 hours
All roles are PAYE, with holiday pay accrued separately.
Requirements
&bull; Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
&bull; Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
&bull; Minimum 12 months&rsquo; recent Class 1 driving experience
&bull; No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only)

Class 1 Driver

Offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 Drivers to work for our award-winning client based in Bridgwater
The job will be Distributing chilled/frozen produce to supermarkets, 1-4 drops per shift.
No Manuel work required.
Job Role - 0000-0300 start times Shift tend to be 10-13 Hours.
Flexible working pattern weekends available. ADHOC work available to suit. Guaranteed a minimum of 45 hours per week.

Currently seeking HGV Class 1 drivers to work for our client based in Patchway (BS34)
The Job will involve distributing refrigerated goods to RDC's on a regular route, including long haul transportation of goods between distribution hubs.
Start times and shift patterns are available to suit the candidate as they run a 7 day operation.
IMMEDIATE START! (12 Months experience required )
Shifts: Any days from Monday &ndash; Sunday (Weekend flexibility required)

HGV1 Driver

HGV Class 2 refuse driver Shift - Monday to Friday 06:00-14:20
Offering an excellent opportunity for newly passed or experienced drivers looking for Class 2 work on a well established recycling contract.
THIS ROLE IS AN IMMEDIATE START- Newly passed drivers accepted
The job will be working in a team of 3, Your main duties will be driving a kerb side collection lorry, working alongside porters to help with the uplift and sort of household recycling sorted waste.
You must be physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the role and be happy to work in all weather conditions.
Monday to Friday job with 06:00 - 06:30 starts, weekend and bank holiday work available if wanted at good rates.
Full induction and training are provided prior to starting.

Class 2 refuse driver

7.5t driver to work for one of our busy clients out of Avonmouth
The role will be store delivery delivering between 7-10 drops per shift.
All stock will be on rolling cages.
A full induction will be given prior to starting.
Start Times: 14:00-18:00 start times 12 hour shifts. 4 days out of 7 (3 week rota given in advice) weekends included Overtime paid at time and a half

7.5T driver 

Driving Force Recruitment is offering an amazing opportunity for a 7.5T driver working for a very busy catering supplier.
The job will include around 20-25 drops per day all in the Bristol and surrounding area with the runs tending to be around 8-10 hours.&nbsp;
This will be an ongoing contract Shift: Tuesday to Saturday 03:00/04:00am starts.

7.5T Driver 

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are currently recruiting for HGV 1 drivers for the client based in Barnsley.
The client is looking for reliable drivers to be able complete between 1-3 deliveries per day to Stores.
Days/Nights/Afternoon shifts available
Weekend availability essential
PAYE (holiday accrued):
Days:&nbsp;&pound;18.29ph
Nights:&nbsp;&pound;21.95ph
Weekend Days:&nbsp;&pound;21.95ph
Weekend Nights:&nbsp;&pound;23.79ph
+OT after 40hrs:
Days:&nbsp;&pound;20.21ph
Nights:&nbsp;&pound;23.78ph
Weekend days:&nbsp;&pound;25.59ph
Weekend nights:&nbsp;&pound;27.44ph
Requirements:
Minimum 18 months HGV Class 1 experience
Must have a no more than 6 points (for minor offences)
The Job:
HGV Class 1 work
Store Deliveries
Weekdays/Weekends available
Ongoing work all year round for reliable drivers.&nbsp;
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If interested please <a href="https://registration.recruso.co.uk/Form/Worker/3xnrGwnnFeBELuGgeUW5mPJ8PwnHgs3UXKxS8Wsk/2CBFFA5C-CBB6-4379-AE33-0DE14E26B779" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply Here</a>

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So it&rsquo;s the final blog in our stress free staffing campaign &ndash; not sure who&rsquo;s more devastated, you or us? Over the past year, we&rsquo;ve tackled the industry headaches that keep hiring managers up at night. From candidate quality to compliance conundrums, attrition to pricing and everything in between, we&rsquo;ve been there, done that, and (politely) told those stress points where to go.
This month? It&rsquo;s a big one. Possibly&nbsp;the big one: supplier relationships and communication. Because if you&rsquo;re constantly chasing info, repeating yourself, or wondering if your recruitment partner even remembers your site layout &ndash; it might be time for a rethink.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When supplier relationships don&rsquo;t work, you feel it</h3>
Updates get missed, issues drag on, and the small stuff snowballs. If your agency&rsquo;s just sending drivers to fill shifts without understanding the bigger picture, that&rsquo;s not a partnership &ndash; it&rsquo;s box-ticking. And if you&rsquo;re constantly repeating instructions or picking up the slack, it quickly starts to feel more like hassle than help.
But when the relationship clicks, everything changes. Communication is seamless and things run more smoothly because your supplier actually gets it. They understand your peaks, your expectations, and how things operate day to day &ndash; and they deliver accordingly.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Why communication counts</h3>
When communication&rsquo;s missing, it shows. You&rsquo;re often left in the dark, double-checking what&rsquo;s been actioned, and stepping in to keep things on track. It slows everything down and leaves you doing more hand-holding than you signed up for. And if it feels this disjointed on your side, chances are it&rsquo;s no better for the workers on the ground &ndash; confused candidates, unclear expectations, and radio silence after interviews don&rsquo;t exactly point to a well-oiled machine.
When it works, it makes all the difference. It&rsquo;s not just about routine reports &ndash; it&rsquo;s about staying in sync, spotting red flags early, and stepping in before problems spiral, whether it&rsquo;s peak season or just a regular Tuesday.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Our values make the difference</h3>
Strong client relationships aren&rsquo;t built on guesswork. They need clear standards and consistent follow-through. We&rsquo;re driven to deliver &ndash; staying proactive, fixing problems fast, and keeping you in the loop without you needing to chase. We stay focused on solutions by asking the right questions and tailoring our approach to how your operation really works, not just how many heads you need. And we believe in respectful relationships, built on honest conversations, approachable people, and full transparency &ndash; no jargon, no drama, just solid support that protects your business.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Time for an agency partner review?</h3>
If your partner&rsquo;s making life harder than it needs to be, it might be time for a review. Ask yourself:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Am I getting timely and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-news/the-power-of-transparent-pricing-in-recruitment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">transparent</a> updates?</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Does my provider really understand my business?</li>
<li>Are problems resolved quickly and openly?</li>
</ul>
If the answer to any of those is no, maybe it&rsquo;s time to try a different approach. Ready for stress free staffing? <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Let&rsquo;s talk</a>.

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<h2>Benefits</h2>So, the core values sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?<ul><li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>An additional ½ day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>What are you waiting for? We’d love to hear from you.*An additional 1/2 day holiday on your birthday

‘As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us’It’s hardly surprising that happy employees stay in their job an average four times longer than their unhappy counterparts. It’s one of the reasons we work hard to create a fun, supportive workplace where our employees can thrive.

We’re always on the lookout for people who embody our core values: driven to deliver; focused on solutions; respectful relationships. Do these sound like bit of you? Then check out our <a href="/jobs/internal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current internal vacancies</a>. But don’t worry if nothing catches your eye right now – just get in touch with your local branch, we’re more than happy to consider you for any future vacancies!

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5>Get in touch with the team who are most local to you; either give them a call or drop your message in the get in touch form.

Looking for recruitment support? Maybe you’re after one or two ad hoc drivers, or perhaps you need a fleet full – whatever your requirements, we are here to recruit the right people for you.
Operating from one of our six regional branches across England, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your driver recruitment needs.
Our teams are made up of sector specialists – in fact, many of our consultants are HGV licence and CPC certificate holders, so they know exactly what it’s like out on the road. This means you’ll always be talking to someone who understands your business language.&nbsp;
We are geared up to deliver real partnerships, focused on meeting the needs of all our clients. Because it’s about more than just having enough staff – we care about providing you with the best staffing solutions, whilst maintaining a compliant service that truly reflects your company culture. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let’s have a conversation today about how we can support you.</a>
And, whilst we’re not ones for making it all about us, we understand that you might want to know a little bit about who we are before deciding whether we’re the right fit for your business.
So, if you’re after a quick intro have a watch of the video below to find out how we’ve grown from the original specialist division of our parent company, gap personnel group, supporting our colleagues in Flint, to the national specialist driving provider we are today.

Our dedicated teams are geared up to deliver quality and always go the extra mile. We never settle for complacency, constantly challenging ourselves to bring that first-class service you deserve.

Meeting your needs is our priority. We’ll listen and use our industry experience to provide objective advice and a personal service, putting you in the driving seat.

Having a reliable, trustworthy agency is key to successful collaboration and achieving common goals. Let’s enjoy the journey together, and build a genuine working relationship based on mutual respect and open communication.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>
We&rsquo;re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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By delivering unmatched dedication to customer service and satisfaction we will become the first-choice destination for drivers and customers seeking a trusted recruitment partner

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<h5>Mission</h5>
To be the driving force behind speedy and compliant recruitment solutions with a personalised approach through nurturing long-term relationships with all of our people

Driver CPC training aims to enhance road safety, improve driver skills, and ensure professional standards amongst commercial drivers.

All our drivers have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, having completed a theory test, practical driving test, and a case study test, and undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping drivers stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support your new recruits through their initial training, or ensure your experienced drivers continue to improve their skills with their periodic modules, we’re here to help. 

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<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

<h2>Is job hunting driving you up the wall?</h2>Well, you'll be glad you've arrived here. People come back to us time and time again because we know that it's more than just finding the right driving 'job'We're 'people' people through and through who appreciate that our drivers are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you enjoy the flexibility of temporary work, or you're looking for the stability of a permanent placement, we've got you covered. If you're looking for career acceleration with a team who cares, you've come to the right place!With all sorts of roles to suit your schedule, we're confident we can help you find your perfect fit - and put you in the drivers seat.It's just a case of giving one of our <a href="/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local teams a call</a> or check out our<a href="/jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> jobs page</a> and have a scroll through the driving roles currently available.Our core values embody everything we do here at Driving Force Recruitment; just take a look at them below...

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Our branches offer regional coverage so get in touch with the team that are most local to you; either give them a call or if you’ve got vacancy needs drop your message in the get in touch form

To work with our clients all of our drivers must have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, including the theory test, practical driving test, and case study test, undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping you stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support you through your initial training, or ensure you continue to improve your skills with approved periodic training modules, we’re here to help.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h6>Get in touch</h6><ul><li>We are on hand - no matter how big or small your driver needs.</li><li>It’s our job to listen to you so that we can provide the best solution for your business requirements – whether that’s ad hoc driver support or a full, preferred supplier review, it’s just a case of letting us know.</li><li>Drop us your vacancy needs below and we’ll get back to you – we’re available 7 days a week. Or head over to our contacts page and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get in touch </a>with your local branch today.</li></ul>

No matter what your driving needs may be, we've got you covered. Our team comprises of highly skilled professionals, driven by innovation and backed by over 100+ years of collective expertise in the industry. Whether you're seeking experienced drivers or seeking employment opportunities, we are here to provide dedicated assistance and support.

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