Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver (M/F)
ACTUAL ORLEANS 1076 · Mérignac
Contract · Posted on 28 October 2026 · Open until 27 November 2026
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Do you want to contribute every day to a useful, concrete, and essential job at the heart of the circular economy?
ACTUAL Experts Conduite sur Route is recruiting a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Waste Collection Driver (M/F) for one of its clients, a major and recognized player in waste recycling and recovery. Behind the wheel of a modern and technical vehicle, you play a central role for the community and the environment.
Your daily life: Public utility, technique, and rigor
Working in pairs with your collection team members (loaders), you drive your routes with efficiency and kindness:
Collection & Routes: Ensure the driving of the HGV waste collection truck to carry out the collection of household and similar waste according to the schedule defined by operations.
Equipment mastery: Check the proper functioning of onboard systems (container lifters, compactors, hydraulic systems) before and during the route.
Precision maneuvers: Perform frequent stops and delicate maneuvers (reversing, narrow streets) in complete safety for your team and road users.
Regulations & Sorting: Strictly apply sorting instructions, collection procedures, and all road and health safety rules.
Rigorous monitoring: Complete your onboard documents (roadmaps, reports of anomalies or non-compliance of bins).
Why will you like this position?
Early hours: Shift starts at 04:15 AM (perfect for driving without traffic jams and freeing up your afternoons!).
Team spirit: You work independently on the road while supervising a close-knit collection team.
Quality equipment: You work in a structured environment with well-maintained and secure trucks.
Attractive Remuneration & BenefitsBecause your commitment to the environment deserves fair recognition:
Hourly rate: €12.63 gross / hour + Overtime paid.
Bonuses & Expenses: €8.87 snack allowance + €16.36 meal allowance (according to allocation criteria).
The temp pack: +10% IFM (End of Mission Indemnities) + 10% ICCP (Paid Leave).
The ACTUAL pluses: Access to ACTUAL CSE benefits and the Actual Booklet (12% interest) to boost your savings!
Ready to participate in a mission that makes sense?If you like precision driving, a job well done, and local service, this position is for you.
Apply today in one click and our specialized Environment/Transport team will call you back quickly!
The ideal profile for this position
Your essentials (prerequisites):
You hold a valid C license.
Your FIMO/FCO goods qualification and your driver card are valid.
Previous experience in driving waste collection trucks or urban delivery/courier services is an asset, but motivated beginners interested in environmental professions are welcome.
Your technical & field skills:
Mastery of urban driving: You are particularly comfortable with large dimensions in narrow streets, dead ends, and facing street furniture.
Sense of mechanics and hydraulics: You quickly assimilate the operation of compaction controls and container lifters to ensure the good condition of the equipment.
Trajectory management: Frequent stops (stop-and-go) and repeated reversing are part of your daily life and are mastered to the millimeter.
Your professional qualities:
A 04:15 AM start time fits your lifestyle. You are vigilant and fully operational from the moment you are hired.
Team spirit & local management: At the wheel, you are responsible for the safety of the collection team members (loaders) at the back of the truck. You communicate with kindness and coordination.
Absolute vigilance: Working at hours when users, pedestrians, and cyclists are few or starting their day requires constant attention (rigorous management of blind spots).
Eco-citizen commitment: You are sensitive to circular economy professions and proud to provide a clean and essential service to the community.
Original posting: www.actualgroup.com
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