The honest lowdown

Life as a Clearabee driver

Everything worth knowing before you apply — the good bits and the hard bits, straight up.

A Typical Day

Here's what a day in the life of a Clearabee driver looks like

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6:30-7:30 AM

Leave Home

Your Clearabee van is parked on your drive. Check the app for your first job, load up, and head out. Your paid time starts now.

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7:30-8:00 AM

First Job

Arrive at the customer's address. Could be a house clearance, garden waste, old furniture — every day is different.

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8:00 AM-12:00 PM

On the Road

You'll typically do 4-8 jobs per day depending on size. You and your teammate manage your own route and schedule.

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12:00-12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Grab lunch wherever you are. You're out on the road, not stuck in an office.

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12:30-3:00 PM

Afternoon Jobs

More collections, a tip run to offload waste, then back for the last jobs of the day.

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3:00-5:00 PM

Home Time

Drive home, park the van on your drive, day done. No unpaid commute back to a depot.

The Honest Truth

We believe in being upfront about what this job involves

What makes it challenging

  • •It's physically demanding — you'll be lifting heavy items daily. Sofas, fridges, bags of rubble.
  • •British weather doesn't take days off — you'll work in rain, cold, and heat.
  • •Some clearances are unpleasant — hoarded houses, rotting food waste, dirty gardens. It's not always glamorous.
  • •Hours aren't fixed — your start and finish times depend on the jobs allocated. Flexibility is essential.
  • •You're responsible for the van — keeping it clean, fuelled, and roadworthy.

What makes it great

  • •You're paid from the moment you leave your house to the moment you get home. No unpaid commute.
  • •The van stays at your home — no depot trips, no fighting for parking at a yard.
  • •Freedom — you're on the road, managing your own day. No office politics, no one hovering.
  • •Overtime is always available and always paid. Most drivers earn well above base.
  • •You're part of a proper company — 300+ staff, 120+ vans, pension, career progression.
  • •Every day is different — different locations, different jobs, different people.

Pay & Benefits

What you get as part of the Clearabee team

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Competitive hourly rate

Paid monthly with overtime in arrears

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Company pension

5% employer contribution from day one

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35+ hours guaranteed

Minimum contract with regular overtime available

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Company van

Parked at your home, fuel card provided

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Phone & tech

Everything managed through our app

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Career growth

Team leader and management opportunities as we grow

What You Need

The essentials to apply for a driver position

  • Full UK driving licence (standard car licence — no special categories needed)
  • Over 21 (insurance requirement)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Physically fit enough for regular heavy lifting
  • Smartphone for our job management app
  • Somewhere to park a large van at or near your home
  • A positive attitude and reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from applicants

No. We operate large Luton vans but a standard car licence is all you need. We'll train you.

Guaranteed minimum 35 hours per week. Typically 6:30/7:00 start, finishing 3-5pm depending on jobs. Overtime regularly available.

Competitive hourly rate plus overtime. Exact rate discussed during the application process.

Sometimes solo, sometimes with a teammate — depends on the job size and your area.

You'll receive a fuel card. You may need to expense small items like AdBlue or screenwash initially while waiting for your card.

Yes, Clearabee branded workwear is provided.

You'll be assigned to a team based near your home. Most jobs are within 30 minutes drive.

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