HIGHWAYS CLASS 2 DRIVERS
Job description
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Class 2 Driver - Street Cleansing Team (Immediate Start)
We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Class 2 Driver to join our Borough Street Cleansing Team on a weekend basis, with an immediate start available.
Pay Rate: £16 - £17 per hour
The Role:
- Operating Class 2 vehicles as part of the street cleansing operation
- Supporting the cleanliness and upkeep of borough roads and public spaces
- Working as part of a team to complete scheduled cleansing routes
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
Requirements:
- Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous driving experience preferred, ideally within a similar environment
- Good knowledge of health and safety practices
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work early starts and weekends
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate (£16 - £17 per hour)
- Immediate start
- Ongoing work opportunities
- Supportive team environment
If you're a dependable driver looking for weekend work and ready to start immediately, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now to join the team and help keep our borough clean and safe.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Class 2 (Category C) licence and CPC qualification prominently as these are essential requirements
📊 Quantify your driving experience: 'Operated Class 2 vehicles for 3+ years with zero incidents'
🌐 Emphasise weekend availability and early start flexibility as this role specifically requires weekend work
🎯 Mention any street cleansing, waste management, or local authority driving experience
🤝 Showcase your reliability and punctuality record as the role emphasises dependable team members
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- •Operated Class 2 vehicles across 15 scheduled borough routes, completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining 100% safety compliance record
- •Delivered street cleansing operations covering 8 public spaces per shift, working weekend schedules with consistent early start punctuality
- •Maintained CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph compliance while supporting team-based cleansing operations across Greater London boroughs
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Supreme Recruitment's Class 2 Driver position for the Borough Street Cleansing Team aligns perfectly with my commercial driving qualifications and weekend availability. With my valid Class 2 licence, current CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card, I can contribute immediately to maintaining Hounslow's public spaces.
My background in commercial vehicle operation includes conducting thorough daily vehicle checks and maintaining excellent health and safety standards throughout my driving career.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you conduct daily vehicle checks on a Class 2 vehicle?
- ›What are the key CPC requirements for commercial drivers?
- ›How do you use a Digital Tachograph Card correctly?
- ›What health and safety considerations apply to street cleansing operations?
- ›How would you handle a vehicle breakdown during a cleansing route?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work early morning or weekend shifts consistently
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to complete a challenging task
- ›How do you ensure reliability and punctuality in your work?
- ›Give an example of when you identified and reported a safety issue
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt to immediate work requirements
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to work early morning or weekend shifts consistently
How do you ensure reliability and punctuality in your work?