Delivery Driver (HGV 2 License) - Newent, Gloucestershire

Unity Doors Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist door manufacturing company in Gloucester is seeking a Delivery Driver with an HGV 2 license. The role involves driving vehicles up to 18 tonnes to deliver doorsets to various customers, with typical daily drops ranging from 5 to 10. Candidates must be fit for manual handling tasks, possess a good understanding of the motorway networks, and be prepared for occasional overnight stays. Working hours are 40-50 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience driving vehicles up to 18 tonne.
• Be physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Good knowledge of the main motorway networks across England.

Responsibilities

• Deliver doorsets to customers, averaging 5-10 drops per day.
• Adapt to driving different vehicles as needed.

Skills

Driving experience up to 18 tonne

Manual handling

Knowledge of motorway networks

Education

Valid driving license with CPC and Tacho card up to HGV 2

Job description

Unity Doors is a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of Timber and Composite doorsets. We are recruiting for a Delivery Driver (with a HGV 2 license) to join our logistics team at our head office in Newent, Gloucestershire.

Reporting to: Manufacturing & Engineering Manager

Location: Based at our Head Office in Newent, Gloucestershire

Hours work: Monday to Friday, 40-50 hours per week (45 hour contract)

We are recruiting for a Delivery Driver with valuable experience of driving vehicles up to 18 tonne (HGV 2). The set‑up of our transport team means that there will be flexibility required in which vehicle is driven, so driving of a 7.5 tonne lorry or a 3.5 tonne van will be on a rotational basis. You will be delivering our doorsets to a variety of customers, so the number of drops will vary (on average between 5-10 per day).

Qualifications

• Current driving license with valid CPC and Tacho card up to HGV 2 (minimum)
• Be physically fit and used to manual handling of products
• Used to starting early (3am onwards)
• Good knowledge of the main motorway networks across England
• Willing to stay out overnight on occasion
• Professional, committed and passionate about doing the job to the best of their ability