Depot Driver

NRG Riverside; Harlestone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days annual leave

Bonus up to £4,000

Salary Sacrifice pension

Enhanced maternity, paternity and ADOP

Employee Assistance Program

OnDemand GP

Health advice portal

Benefits portal discounts

Training and development

Refer a friend bonus

Death in Service

Wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

Job summary

NRG Riverside at the Northampton depot seeks an experienced Depot Driver to transport Class 2 vehicles to customers and prepare rentals. You will handle paperwork, vehicle valeting, and routine checks, ensuring high standards of safety and service.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 7:00–15:30 schedule in a supportive, Great Place to Work–accredited environment with a competitive package and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence or above.
• CPC.
• Experience within a similar role (e.g., HGV Driver, HGV Valeter/Driver, Class 2/1 Driver).
• Excellent customer service skills with proficient paperwork completion.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and collection of HGV vehicles from the Northampton depot.
• Completion of rental-related paperwork.
• Valeting of HGV vehicles to a high standard.
• Inspections for damage and daily checks on runner vehicles.
• Collecting parts for the workshop as required.
• Liaising with the hire desk regularly.
• Keep the yard clean and tidy.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

CPC

Experience in role

Customer service

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Depot Driver

Salary: £29,994.03 + £4,000 bonus + market-leading benefits

Northampton depot

40 Hours per week working Monday to Friday 7:00 - 15:30

Ready for a new challenge?

How does working for a business where over 80% of employees recommend it as a Great Place to Work sound? A business independently accredited as a Great Place to Work, with a high number of “boomerang” employees who choose to come back because the culture, support and opportunity are genuinely there.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Driver to work at our Northampton depot. Our fleet includes a range of waste handling trucks, commercial vehicles, and plant machinery.

About the role

The Depot Driver will be responsible for working from the Northampton depot, delivering Class 2 vehicles/ HGVs to our customers. The Depot Driver will also be responsible for the valeting of vehicles to a high standard whilst completing the necessary paperwork for the rental department.

Who you'll be working for

NRG Riverside is the UK's largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, providing specialist vehicles on short- and long-term hire, flexible hire solutions for operational continuity, comprehensive maintenance and support packages and large, high-quality portfolio of used vehicles for sale.

Established in 1996, we support customers to rationalise and decarbonise fleets, reduce costs and minimise Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time. Our reputation is built on operational understanding, reliability and long‑term partnerships.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• HGV Class 2 licence or above
• CPC
• Experience within a similar role, you could have worked as a HGV Driver, HGV Valeter/ Driver, Class 2 Driver, Class 1 Driver, Depot Driver
• Excellent customer service skills with proficiency in the completion of paperwork
• Flexibility to work overtime when required

What you'll be doing

• As the HGV Driver/ Depot Driver, you will be responsible for the delivery and collection of HGV vehicles as well as taking workshop vehicles to the HGV Testing station
• Completion of rental related paperwork
• Valeting of HGV vehicles
• Carrying out inspections of vehicles for damage, preparing vehicles for hire, and carrying out and recording daily checks on runner vehicles
• Collecting parts for the workshop as required
• Liaising with the hire desk on a regular basis
• Generally keeping yard clean and tidy

The main question is, what are the benefits for you?

• 33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).
• Bonus of up to £4,000!
• Salary Sacrifice pension.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave & pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions.
• Online health advice portal.
• Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts.
• Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business.
• Recommend a friend bonus. (Up to £2,000!)
• Death in Service (available from day one of employment).
• Wellbeing programme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free uniform.

Equal opportunity statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under anti discriminatory laws