7.5 Tonne Waste Driver

Driver Hire
📍 Exeter, England, United Kingdom 💼 Contract, Permanent, Placement 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced 7.5T Driver to join the waste & recycling team based in Exeter. This is an ongoing position for the foreseeable future, offering stable hours and a supportive working environment. You will be responsible for driving a 7.5‑tonne vehicle across residential routes in Exeter, primarily collecting food waste. This is a physically demanding role involving frequent loading and handling of waste containers. It is not solely a driving job — you will work as part of a small team to complete daily collection rounds safely and efficiently.


Hours & Working Pattern:

  • Start time: 06:00

  • Average 37 hours per week

  • 5 days out of 7

  • Task‑and‑finish team structure

  • Catch‑up Saturdays required after Bank Holidays

  • Free on‑site parking + secure bicycle storage
  • You will be expected to:

  • Drive a 7.5T vehicle safely across residential areas

  • Load food waste bins into ...
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    Job Details

    • Location Exeter, England
    • Job Type Contract, Permanent, Placement
    • Category Motor Vehicle Operators
    • Posted Date June 07, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 17, 2026