HGV Class 2 Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Restore PLC scores A on the Alion truth index.
About The Role
Role: HGV Class 2 Driver - Secure Collection & Manual Handling Role
Location: South Kirkby, WF9 3FD
Salary: £36,300.11 + £500 Quarterly Bonus
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
(No Weekends or Night Shifts)
Contract type: Permanent
Looking for more than just a driving role? Join Restore Datashred as a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative, where you'll combine professional driving, customer service and hands-on collections work. You'll play a key role in helping customers securely dispose of confidential materials, ensuring collections are completed safely, securely and on time.
Why join Restore?
- No Weekends or Night Shifts
- Annual Leave - 23 days, rising a day after 4 and 5 years’ service + bank holidays
- Quarterly performance-based bonus
- Fully Funded Driver CPC Training
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- HGV Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Life Assurance - 2 x basic annual salary
- Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it.
Plus, a range of additional employee benefits and career development opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Driving a Class 2 vehicle and completing planned collection routes
- Collecting confidential documents, paper waste, IT equipment and other secure materials
- Loading, moving and handling collection bags and containers
- Working across customer sites, including walking between collection points and occasional stair access
- Using a PDA to record collection details and customer information
- Completing vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours regulations
- Maintaining the security and confidentiality of customer materials at all times
- Delivering excellent customer service and representing Restore Datashred professionally
About you:
- Full UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence (Essential)
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card (Essential)
- Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations (Essential)
- Someone who enjoys an active role and is comfortable with manual handling activities throughout the day (Essential)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Able to work independently and manage daily routes effectively
- Reliable, organised and committed to safe working practices
- Ability to handle confidential materials with professionalism and discretion effectively (Essential)
Please note: This is an active role that includes regular lifting and moving of collection sacks and containers throughout the working day. Training and equipment will be provided to support safe manual handling practices.
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About Us
Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence
We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.