Job Description

Join The Flexi Group - in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council

We're currently looking for reliable and experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Drivers to join our team in Brighton and Hove. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled drivers seeking secure, long-term work, great pay, and a supportive team environment.

This would be an initial temporary contract on a HIAB vehicle collecting Christmas Trees. When this contract ends, there is opportunity to move onto a Refuse Driver position on an ongoing basis if interested.

Schedule

Induction: 09/12/2025-11/12/2026 Initial contract: 27/12/2025-07/02/2026 Working hours: 06:00-14:00
(Please note that start times car vary by an hour each way, and shifts may run longer)

Pay Rates

(including holiday pay)

Weekday (06:00-20:00): 19.57/hour Weeknight (20:00-06:00): 26.10/hour Weekend Day (06:00-20:00): 29.37/hour Weekend Night (20:00-06:00): 38.90/hour Bank Holidays: 370.95 per shift

Your Role

As a Class 2 HIAB Driver, you'll play a vital part in Brighton & collecting Christmas Trees. Your main duties will include:

Safely operating a Class 2 HIAB vehicle. Leading and supporting your crew on collection routes. Collecting Christmas Trees from sites around the city and dispose of them at Recycling Centres Collect tip receipts for manager records of tree disposals Reporting any vehicle issues, missed collections, or route problems to the Transport Team.
Full training and route familiarisation will be provided.

What We're Looking For

Valid Class 2 LGV/HGV licence (maximum 6 penalty points) A valid HIAB Licence Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card Minimum 1 year of Class 2 driving experience in the UK Physically fit and comfortable with some manual work Reliable, safety-focused, and professional when dealing with the public Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Why Join The Flexi Group?

Immediate start available Excellent pay and enhanced weekend/holiday rates Long-term, ongoing work with a respected local employer and possible permanent opportunities Supportive, friendly team and regular training opportunities

If you think this role could be for you, apply online today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch shortly!

INDD

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: 19.57-38.90 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a HIAB licence? Are you available for the induction dates and working dates in the job description?
Experience:

Class 2: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: On the road