Class 2 HGV Driver

Searchability (UK) Ltd; Botley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Full training provided

Job summary

Searchability (UK) Ltd is seeking a reliable HGV Class 2 Driver for a permanent, full-time role based at Botley. You will operate specialist vehicles, travel to customer sites, perform daily safety checks and help with waste collection, transportation and disposal tasks.

You’ll join a supportive, experienced team with clear progression and full training provided, plus overtime opportunities. The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC and a digital tachograph card, plus a safe,

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 / Category C licence (required).
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Digital tachograph card required.
• Safe and responsible driving approach.
• Strong site safety awareness and reliability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV Class 2 specialist vehicles.
• Travel to customer sites for scheduled and reactive work.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment safety checks.
• Support safe collection, transportation and disposal of materials.
• Operate specialist equipment following training.
• Complete driver paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Provide professional customer service on sites.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean and well maintained.
• Report vehicle defects or issues promptly.
• Assist colleagues with additional site duties as needed.
• Work overtime and participate in call-outs when required.

Skills

Driving licence HGV Class 2

Driver CPC qualification

Digital tachograph card

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Reliable and flexible

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

• Depotbased in Botley
• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary £32,240-£40,000 DOE
• Overtime opportunities
• Full training provided

Are you an HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a secure, long-term role with strong earning potential and full specialist training?

We're recruiting a reliable driver to operate specialist vehicles and support customers across commercial, industrial and environmental sites. This is a varied, hands-on position offering the opportunity to build valuable technical skills while working with a supportive and experienced team.

About the Client:

We're supporting an established UK organisation providing specialist environmental and industrial services to customers across a broad range of sectors.

The business offers a stable working environment, modern equipment and ongoing training, with opportunities to develop within a growing national operation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Driving and operating HGV Class 2 specialist vehicles
• Travelling to customer sites to complete scheduled and reactive work
• Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment safety checks
• Supporting the safe collection, transportation and disposal of materials
• Operating specialist equipment following full training
• Completing driver paperwork and electronic job records accurately
• Following all health, safety and environmental procedures
• Providing a professional service when dealing with customers
• Keeping vehicles and equipment clean, safe and well maintained
• Reporting vehicle defects or operational issues promptly
• Supporting colleagues with additional site-based duties when required
• Working overtime and participating in call-outs where needed

What We Need From You:

• Valid HGV Class 2 / Category C driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital tachograph card
• Safe and responsible approach to driving
• Strong awareness of vehicle and site safety
• Reliable, flexible and willing to learn
• Comfortable completing practical, hands-on duties
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Professional approach when working on customer sites
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately
• Willingness to work additional hours when required
• Right to work in the UK

Previous experience within waste management, drainage, industrial services, environmental services or specialist vehicle operations would be useful but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

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