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HGV Class 2 Skip Driver – Southampton Newly Qualified Welcome

Driver Hire Torbay · Agency

Southampton, Hampshire

At a glance

  • £40,000–£44,000 a year
  • Category C (Class 2, rigid)
  • Days
  • No previous driving experience required
  • Agency role
  • Temporary
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Posted 6 Oct 2026
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Why this role could suit a newly qualified driver

  • Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply
  • Full training available – skip or RoRo experience is an advantage, not a must

The job

Monday–Friday Class 2 skip, RoRo and tipper work for a waste management company around Southampton, on a 12-week temp-to-perm route. Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply and full training is available.

Deliver, collect and exchange skips using skip, RoRo and tipper vehicles. Daily vehicle checks, record jobs on a PDA, work safely within time slots. Chains experience is useful.

Hours and working pattern

  • Monday–Friday
  • 6:45am start
  • About 50 hours a week
  • 12-week temp to perm

Pay and benefits

£40,000–£44,000 a year

£250 sign-up bonus after your first 10 completed shifts. Weekly pay through PAYE or PAYE Advanced while on assignment.

  • £250 sign-up bonus after 10 shifts
  • Weekly pay
  • Full training
  • On-site parking
  • Permanent role possible after 12 weeks
  • 24/7 support from the Driver Hire team

What you’ll need

  • Category C / Class 2
  • Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
  • Own transport to work
  • Understanding of drivers' hours rules

About the employer

Driver Hire Torbay

Driver Hire Torbay (dh Recruitment) is a driving agency based around Newton Abbot / Torbay.

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