waste collection jobs

Cox Skips Ltd & The Recycling Partnership Ltd have been providing waste management and recycling services across Sussex and the South East for over 40 years.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for professional, reliable HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our Trade Waste Collection team based in our Brighton depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who enjoy working independently, taking ownership of their route and being part of a stable, well-established business that values its employees and the service they provide.

What's on Offer?

• £45,050 annual salary - Salary progression rewarding commitment and performance
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Full training provided
• Long-term, permanent employment
• Modern fleet and onboard technology
• Supportive office and transport team
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

The Role

You'll be responsible for completing scheduled commercial trade waste collections for customers across Sussex and the South East.

Working on a planned route, you'll collect wheeled bins and bagged waste from a variety of commercial premises while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high safety standards.

This is primarily a single-driver operation, giving you responsibility for managing your own route while having the full support of our operations team behind you.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled trade waste collections from commercial customers
• Service wheeled bins and bagged waste collections
• Operate safely and professionally at all times
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Use onboard systems to record collections and daily activity
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Provide excellent customer service while representing the company
• Support wider operational activities when required, including:
• Site clearances
• Bin deliveries and exchanges
• Yard duties
• Skip or container work

Where You'll Work

Our customer base covers a large area including:

• Brighton
• Crawley
• Croydon
• Tunbridge Wells
• Arundel
• Hastings
• Eastbourne
• Surrounding areas across Sussex and the South East

Routes are planned daily and may vary depending on operational requirements.

Area knowledge is advantageous. Full training, route information and ongoing operational support are provided, although successful drivers will be comfortable working independently and adapting to different routes.

Training & Support

We provide approximately one week of initial training to help you become familiar with:

• The vehicle
• Company systems
• Collection procedures
• Route management

Our office and transport teams are always available to support drivers, but we are looking for quick learners who are confident working independently and taking ownership of their daily workload.

Working Hours

• Start times from 04:00 depending on operational requirements
• Full working day expected
• Permanent salaried position
• 1 in 2 Saturday or Sunday rota
• Bank Holiday working required as part of our service operation
• Primarily based from our Brighton depot
• Occasional operation from our Turners Hill depot when required

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Right to work in the UK
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A professional and reliable approach to work
• Ability to work independently and manage a planned route
• Physically fit and comfortable with an active role involving manual handling

Desirable

• Previous waste collection experience
• Multi-drop or multi-stop driving experience
• Rear steer vehicle experience

A Role for Drivers Who Like to Stay Active

This is a physically active job involving the handling of wheeled bins and waste containers, typically completing between 90 and 150 collections per day.

If you enjoy being out on the road, working independently and taking pride in delivering a reliable service, this could be the ideal opportunity.

Pay: £45,050.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working independently on a single-person collection route?
• Are you able to commit to start times from 04:00?
• Are you physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling throughout the day?
• Are you available to work a rota of 1 in 2 weekends (Sat or Sun) and Bank Holidays?

Licence/Certification:

• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card? (required)
• Category C Licence (required)

Work Location: In person