Class 2 HIAB Driver

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Ampthill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

High Street Discount Vouchers

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme

Milestone Birthdays Additional leave

Work Anniversary Bonus's

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Gi Group United Kingdom in Ampthill is seeking an LGV Class 2 Driver to efficiently deliver and collect company units. You will plan routes, perform checks, and ensure paperwork is completed accurately for smooth operations.

The role requires a current HGV Class 2 licence and at least two years of commercial driving experience, with good local knowledge and a strong health and safety mindset. Overtime may be required, and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 driving licence is essential.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Good geographical knowledge of local and surrounding areas.
• Customer-focused approach for service delivery.
• Good physical health for a demanding role.
• Flexible to overtime and adherence to health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting the company units and equipment to customers at the right location and time.
• Inspecting units on collection and recording any damage, dirtiness or missing items.
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly to avoid disputes.
• Driving company vehicles safely, observing transport regulations and tachograph rules.
• Operating lifting equipment safely and ensuring axle weights are within limits.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting defects.
• Acknowledging the Armed Forces Covenant in recruitment and selection.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

2+ years experience

Geographical knowledge

Customer focus

Physical fitness

Flexible and overtime

Job description

Class 2 HIAB Driver (8445) Ampthill, England

Salary: GBP39873 - GBP46519 per annum

HIAB - HGV Class 2 Driver.

Location: Ampthill, Bedford.

Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs or 08.30 to 18.00 hrs.

The Vacancy

As an LGV Class 2 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.

What's in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus's
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

• Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tachograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company's Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.
• Armed Forces Covenant - As part of our pledge, we support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.