Class 2 Driver

Osborne Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 9 hours

Saturday overtime pay

Sunday overtime pay

45-hour working week

In-house training

CSCS card development

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist delivery business for a Class 2 Driver role in Ashford, Middlesex. This is a full-time position (45 hours per week) with overtime and weekend work available.

You will operate a varied HGV fleet, provide a high-quality white glove delivery service, and assist with installation of high-value items. Team-based and customer-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items.
• Good communication skills and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive a varied HGV fleet and occasional Luton van.
• Provide a professional white glove delivery service.
• Deliver high-value and specialist items safely and securely.
• Assist with installation and building of delivered items.
• Communicate professionally with customers throughout the delivery process.
• Work with colleagues to complete deliveries to a high standard.
• Occasional on-call work and weekend deliveries.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Job description

Role: Class 2 Driver

Location: Ashford, Middlesex

Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend working available

Salary: £36,000 + overtime

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Class 2 Driver to join our client's successful and close-knit team.

Who are they

Our client is a well-established specialist delivery business providing a high-quality white glove delivery and installation service. This is a varied role combining HGV driving with the delivery, handling and installation of high-value and specialist items.

The role involves working as part of a team to safely handle, transport, deliver and install items for customers, so candidates need to be physically capable, practical and comfortable using basic tools.

Benefits

• Overtime available after 9 hours daily
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Sunday overtime paid at time and three-quarters
• 45-hour working week
• Ongoing training and development
• In-house training with the opportunity to gain a CSCS card
• Opportunity for newly qualified HGV drivers to develop their experience
• Close-knit and s

Duties of a Class 2 Driver

• Drive a varied HGV fleet and occasionally a Luton van
• Provide a professional white glove delivery service
• Deliver high-value and specialist items safely and securely
• Assist with the installation and building of delivered items
• Safely handle and heavy lift items as part of a team
• Wrap items and take photographs where required
• Use basic tools to assist with installation work
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure deliveries are completed to a high standard
• Communicate professionally with customers throughout the delivery process
• Maintain flexibility with working hours, including occasional afternoon/evening on-call work
• Participate in weekend working, approximately 1 in 3 weekends

What we would like from you

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence
• Previous HGV driving experience is preferred, ideally around 2 years, although newly qualified drivers will be considered
• Physically fit and able to carry out heavy lifting
• Comfortable with practical work, tools and installation tasks
• Good communication skills are essential
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Strong team player who is comfortable working closely with colleagues
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willingness to work approximately 1 in 3 weekends
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
• Able to provide a high level of care when handling high-value items