Class 2 Driver

AFI group of companies; Leechpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Profit share

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

MyAFI benefits

Christmas bonus

Job summary

AFI group of companies is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver based from Caldicot to deliver and collect hire machines to and from customer sites in the local area. The role includes a 45‑hour week, with a basic salary of £33,930 and an OTE of around £37k–£38k, plus pension and other benefits.

Training is provided for IPAF and load/unload, with opportunities for overtime and a discretionary Christmas bonus. In addition to a competitive benefits package, you will join a team focused on providing

Qualifications

• Hold a Class 2 licence and CPC.
• Experience with multi‑drop delivery/collections.
• Excellent communication and a friendly approach.
• Timekeeping and initiative are important.
• CSCS is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect hire machines to/from customer sites in the local area.
• Operate in a customer‑facing role and ensure first‑class service.
• Maintain punctuality and safe loading/unloading practices.

Skills

Class 2

CPC

Multi-drop

CSCS

IPAF

Driver

Job description

As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work.

If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently looking to recruit a Class 2 HGV Driver based from Caldicot, from where you will deliver and collect our hire machines to/from customer sites in and around the local area.

This is a 45 hour per week contract, with OTE of around £37k to £38k (including driver bonus and OT), plus contributory pension and other benefits (health scheme, discounts from shopping etc).

We would welcome applications for this Class 2 Driver role from candidates who are willing to learn new skills, work hard, are committed to giving first-class customer service, and possess any of the following skills or attributes: Class 2, CPC, Multi-drop, CSCS, IPAF, and Driver.

About the Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Class 2 HGV Driver based from Caldicot, from where you will deliver and collect our hire machines to/from customer sites in and around the local area.

This is a 45 hour contract. The salary for this role is £33,930 basic, with OTE of around £37k to £38k (inc driver bonus and Overtime), Upon successful completion of probation, plus overtime, bonus, contributory pension and other benefits.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
• Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
• Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• MyAFI, a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few.
• Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).

Requirements

• You must hold a Class 2 licence.
• You will have experience with multi-drop delivery/collections.
• You must hold your driver CPC.
• You must be outgoing and enthusiastic.
• As this is a customer-facing role, excellent communication skills and a friendly approach are a must.
• Timekeeping and using your initiative will be important aspects of this role, so you should be proficient in these skills.
• A CSCS card would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience in loading/unloading plant would be favourable but again is not essential as full training will be given.
• You will also receive an excellent training induction programme, including approved IPAF Operator and load/unload training