Delivery Driver (HGV 2 License) - Newent, Gloucestershire

Unity Doors Ltd; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable door manufacturing company in Newent, Gloucestershire is seeking a skilled Delivery Driver with an HGV 2 license. The role involves delivering doorsets to customers, driving various vehicles on a rotational basis, and requires applicants to be physically fit, punctual, and knowledgeable of motorway networks. Employee benefits include a contributory pension, life assurance, and discounts. Flexible working hours are expected, starting as early as 3am.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Free drinks

Free parking

Uniform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Must possess a current driving license with valid CPC and Tacho card up to HGV 2.
• Able to handle physical products and manual lifting.
• Familiarity with the main motorway networks across England essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver doorsets to various customers in a timely manner.
• Drive different vehicle types as needed on a rotational basis.
• Maintain professionalism and commitment to the job.

Skills

Driving license up to HGV 2

Knowledge of motorway networks

Good manual handling skills

Ability to start early (3am)

Flexibility in driving different vehicles

Job description

Overview

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 & Location

Reporting to: Manufacturing & Engineering Manager

Location: Based at our Head Office in Newent, Gloucestershire

Hours

Monday to Friday, 40‑50 hours per week (45 hour contract)

Job Summary

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 licence 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
• Based out at the Newent Business Park, so candidates must have their own transport

Benefits

Employee benefits include contributory pension, life assurance, free drinks and parking, uniform and staff discount.