Class 1 / 2 Driver (Exeter)

ASD Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Retail and restaurant discount schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Medicash healthcare programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifetime financial wellbeing support

Job summary

ASD Limited is looking for a safety-focused HGV Driver in Exeter. Responsibilities include safe delivery of goods, conducting vehicle checks, and ensuring compliance with road legislation. Required qualifications include a valid HGV licence and Driver CPC. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including life assurance and a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehousing or distribution, along with basic IT skills. Join us and contribute to our commitment to sustainability!

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence for the appropriate vehicle class is required.
• Previous experience in warehousing, steel, or distribution is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries professionally and safely.
• Ensure deliveries are unloaded safely and documentation is completed.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintain vehicle condition.

Skills

HGV licence for appropriate vehicle class

Driver CPC (DCPC)

Health and safety understanding

Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

ASD Ltd is one of the UK’s leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers. We supply a comprehensive range of ferrous and non-ferrous products, supported by an extensive in-house processing capability. Our expertise enables us to deliver cost-effective metal solutions and high-quality steel products to customers across a wide range of industries.

We are committed to sustainability and are actively working to build a responsible, forward-thinking business that benefits our employees, customers, communities and future generations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional and safety-focused HGV Driver to join our team in Exeter, (EX5 1BA). The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods to customers, ensuring full compliance with road traffic legislation and company procedures.

Working hours are 50 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, from 6:00am until 4:00pm daily. If drivers return to the site early, and there are no further deliveries to carry out they are able to finish earlier than 4:00pm.

This is a multi-drop delivery role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a safe, timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all deliveries are unloaded safely at customer premises and that proofs of deliveries are signed and returned promptly.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks prior to use and ensure vehicles are maintained in a clean, safe and roadworthy condition.
• Verify load security and correct weight distribution before departure and after each drop, in line with current safe working practices.
• Follow fuel-efficient driving practices.
• Identify and report potential health and safety hazards proactively.

Requirements

• Valid HGV licence for the appropriate vehicle class.
• Valid Driver CPC (DCPC).
• Previous experience within a warehousing, steel or distribution environment.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental (EHS) requirements within a warehouse, steel or distribution setting.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and accurately complete required documentation.
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn internal systems.
• Experience working within a flexible, results-oriented team environment.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including:

• Life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee contribution matched by the company)
• Retail and restaurant discount schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Medicash healthcare programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifetime financial wellbeing support

Please note: Due to the safety‑critical nature of our operations, pre‑employment, random and incident related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We operate a zero‑tolerance policy.