Job details £16.17 - £24.26 an hour Paid training, Annual leave Full-time Overtime, Monday to Friday Bridgend CF32 Full job description HGV Class 2 Drivers Wanted – NEW PASSES WELCOME NEWLY QUALIFIED CLASS 2 DRIVERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY – NO PREVIOUS HGV EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Location: Bridgend, Wales Pay: £16.17 per hour Overtime: £24.26 per hour after 7.5 hours per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – approx. 3:30 PM Bonus: £500 bonus paid after completing 8 weeks! Smart Solutions Recruitment is currently recruiting a number of HGV Class 2 Drivers for a busy recycling contract in Bridgend. This is a driver/loader role, so all applicants must be willing to load when required as part of a team. Full training and a paid induction/driver assessment are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for newly qualified Class 2 drivers looking to gain experience. Role Responsibilities * Driving and loading duties as part of a refuse and recycling team * Working outdoors in all weather conditions * Manual handling required – ability to perform physical manual handling tasks is essential * Full training and paid induction/driver assessment before starting * Temp-to-perm opportunities available for the right candidates Benefits * £16.17 per hour * £24.26 per hour overtime rate * £500 bonus after completing 8 weeks * Paid holidays * Full uniform and PPE provided * Long-term career potential with a leading recycling company Requirements * Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence * Newly qualified Class 2 drivers welcome * Valid Driver CPC * Valid Digital Tachograph (Digi Card) * No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only) * Willingness to perform manual loading tasks when required * Reliable, team-oriented and safety-conscious * Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical duties If you have recently passed your Class 2 and are looking for your first HGV driving opportunity, apply now