Class 2 HIAB Driver

Unipart Technologies Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiab allowance

30 days holiday including bank

Night allowance where applicable

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart Technologies Group is seeking a qualified HGV Class 2 driver to deliver products to sites across the UK. You will conduct pre- and post-use vehicle inspections, unload and secure loads, drive safely within tachograph rules, and maintain accurate paperwork. The role includes regular nights out and a strong focus on customer service and relationship building.

The company offers a competitive package with Hiab allowance, generous holiday, pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• UK full valid driving license.
• HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• RTITB or equivalent HIAB certificate.
• Digital Tachograph card and working knowledge to use it.
• Driver CPC holder.
• Must be able to provide good customer service and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-use inspections of vehicles.
• Unload the vehicle and secure products/returns to minimise damage.
• Drive in compliance with law, tachograph regulations and driver hour limits.
• Complete paperwork accurately, signing and dating where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness of the cab and report defects following procedures.

Skills

UK driving license

HGV Class 2 experience

RTITB/ HIAB certificate

Digital Tachograph

Driver CPC

Customer service

Night shifts availability

Job description

About the Role

You will be delivering products to sites in a timely and safe manner. Giving our customers a great delivery experience, you will follow customer procedures, respond appropriately to any enquiries, and escalate any delivery concerns via regular contact with your site-based team. You will ensure that your vehicle is kept in an appropriate condition and will complete routine vehicle checks both before and after your journey reporting any defects.

As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

Conduct pre and post-use inspections of vehicles.

Unload the vehicle, ensuring the products and returns are loaded safely and secured to minimise damage.

Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law, including driving within tachograph regulations and driver hour limits.

Ensure all paperwork is filled in correctly, signed, and dated where applicable.

Look after the vehicle, maintaining the cleanliness of the driving cab, and follow the company defect procedure

About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!

UK full valid driving license

HGV Class 2 driving experience

RTITB or equivalent HIAB certificate

Digital Tacho Card and working knowledge of how to use it

Driver CPC holder

Must be able to provide good customer service, through building and maintaining good working relationships with customers

Flexibility to work with regular nights out expected

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.

£36,816.00 + Hiab Allowance, plus 30 days holiday (including bank holidays), night allowance where applicable, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

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