Class 2 HGV Driver

Get Staffed Online Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Company pension

Life insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment is seeking an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Porter for a London-based, in-person role. The candidate will combine professional driving with hands-on removals, delivering a high-quality service to customers.

Requirements include 3+ years in removals, 2+ years driving goods vehicles, a valid Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, and tachograph card. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with overtime and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in removals
• At least 2 years driving a goods vehicle
• Valid Category C (Class 2) licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC
• Clean driving licence (minor infringements allowed)
• Good spoken English and clear communication with customers

Responsibilities

• Serve as professional contact for customers during removals.
• Keep customers informed throughout the process.
• Drive 18-, 12-, 7.5-, and 3.5-tonne vehicles between locations.
• Conduct vehicle checks and maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Load, unload and transport goods safely and efficiently.
• Work as part of the removals team to ensure smooth moves.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Good English

Physically fit

Education

Category C (Class 2) driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Location : Morden, London, SM4; Salary : £15.00-£17.00 per hour + overtime + bonus; Job Type : Full-time, Permanent; Hours : Approximately 40 hours per week; Work Location : In person

Join a Growing Commercial Removals Team

Our client is a small, reputable London-based company specialising in high-end commercial removals. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Professional to join their friendly and hardworking team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering a professional, high-quality service to customers.

The Role

As a Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Porter, you will combine professional driving responsibilities with hands-on removals and porter duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a professional and friendly point of contact for customers.
• Keeping customers informed throughout the removal process.
• Driving 18-tonne, 12-tonne, 7.5-tonne and 3.5-tonne vehicles between warehouses and customer locations.
• Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring vehicles are clean, fuelled, roadworthy and legally parked.
• Complying with all relevant driving laws, regulations and restrictions.
• Safely loading, unloading, handling and transporting customer goods.
• Working efficiently as part of a removals team.
• Planning moves and deliveries carefully to ensure a smooth and professional service.
• Providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Following company policies and procedures relating to driver, vehicle and workplace safety.
• Carrying out general removals and porter duties as required.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who is experienced, reliable, professional, physically fit and customer-focused.

You must have:

• At least 3 years' experience in the removals industry.
• At least 2 years' goods vehicle driving experience.
• A valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A valid Driver CPC.
• A clean driving licence; minor infringements may be considered.
• Good spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• A polite, presentable and professional manner.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• The ability to carry out physically demanding removals work safely and efficiently.

Working Pattern

Full-time, permanent position.

• Approximately 80% local work / 20% UK-wide work.
• 6 days one week and 5 days the next , subject to legal driving and working-time requirements.
• Overtime opportunities available.

What's on Offer

£15.00-£17.00 per hour , depending on experience.

• Overtime available.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Free/on-site parking.
• Uniform provided.
• Permanent position with a growing company.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

Important Information

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

If you are an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Professional looking for a permanent position with a growing London-based company, we would love to hear from you.