Class 2 HIAB Driver

GI Group Main Account; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank HollidA

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 in Ampthill, UK is seeking an LGV Class 2 Driver to deliver and collect company units and equipment with a focus on efficiency and safety.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 licence, at least two years of commercial driving experience, and good knowledge of local areas. A customer‑facing approach and good physical health are essential, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence is essential.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Good knowledge of local and surrounding areas.
• Customer-focused experience will underpin delivery of the role.
• Good physical health is required for a physically demanding role.
• Flexible approach to work; willing to overtime and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Delivering/collecting the company’s units and equipment to customers at the right location and time.
• Inspecting units and equipment on collection; record damage or missing items.
• Complete necessary paperwork to avoid disputes (signatures for delivery, collection, damage or loss).
• Drive company vehicles safely and in compliance with transport regulations and tachograph rules.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and ensure axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks; report defects to the Foreman/Depot Manager.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

2+ years driving

Good geography knowledge

Customer-focused

Good physical health

Job description

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.

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