HGV 2 Driver

Leader Online Limited

East Kilbride

Hybrid

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)

Gym membership subsidy

Employee referral bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Leader Online Limited is seeking an experienced HGV 2 Driver in the UK to join our transport team. You will be responsible for safe, timely long-distance deliveries, maintaining vehicle standards and compliance with road regulations.

You will load and secure goods, perform basic vehicle checks, and log deliveries and mileage while upholding our values of Teamwork, Care, Customer Centricity, Respect and Integrity.

Qualifications

Valid HGV Class 2 licence is required.
Digital Tachograph Card is required.
Excellent knowledge of UK road networks and traffic laws.
Strong driving skills and road safety awareness.
Basic mechanical skills for vehicle checks and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

Operate HGVs (Class 2) to transport goods to multiple destinations.
Ensure timely and safe deliveries according to schedule.
Follow routes and schedules and comply with regulations.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Digital Tachograph Card

UK road networks knowledge

Driving and road safety awareness

Vehicle checks & minor repairs

Load securing techniques

Strong communication skills

Independent time management

Reliability & punctuality

Team player with can-do attitude

Tools

GPS navigation tools

Job description

Reporting directly to the Transport Manager or Depot Team Leader, as an HGV 2 Driver you will be responsible for the safe transportation of goods from one location to another. The role involves long-distance driving, strict adherence to road safety regulations, and the timely delivery of cargo, while upholding our values of Teamwork, Care, Customer Centricity, Respect, and Integrity in every journey. This position requires a valid HGV 2 licence and sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

At Leader Online, we are guided by our values ofTeamwork, Care, Customer Centricity, Respect, and Integrity. We are looking for someone who shares these values and can demonstrate them in their daily work.

Please note that this role requires abasic DBS checkas part of our commitment to safety and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving and Delivery

Operative HGVs (Class 2) to transport goods to various destinations.
Ensure timely and safe delivery of goods as per the schedule
Follow designated routes and schedules

Always drive the vehicle in line with all statutory and legislative regulations

Safety and Compliance

Adhere to all road safety and traffic regulations, including telematics and driving rules.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness
Comply with all UK and EU driving regulations and the Working Time Directive and ensure that breaks are taken
Use Tacho and ensure all driving rules are followed and adhered to.
Use the driving App to ensure compliance to all required driving standards.
Ensure Health and Safety of yourself and others by carrying out all activities in a manner that promotes safety to yourself and your colleagues
Ensure that goods are loaded, secured and uploaded safely
Use phones for work matters only as and when legally able and safe to do so

Vehicle Maintenance

Perform basic vehicle maintenance and report any mechanical issues, defects or delivery problems daily in a timely fashion
Ensure the vehicle is clean and presentable and do not smoke in vehicles.
Ensure load stability, security and protection at all times

Report potential risks, problems, or product defects immediately to your Team Leader

Documentation and record keeping

Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage and vehicle maintenance.
Complete delivery paperwork and obtain necessary signatures

Customer Service

Interact professionally and courteously with clients, customers, road users and pedestrians

Handle vehicles and loads with care and ensure secure loading and unloading to avoid any possible damages
Using all equipment respectfully, safely and as trained

Company objectives

Supporting all other areas of the business as and when required including drivers and the warehouse

Participate actively in continuous process improvement projects, seek ways to develop and maximise vehicle fill, load securing and to support and improve customer service levels
Ensure all business and individual key performance indicators are met

Contribute actively to achieving departmental service level and targets

Be a Leader ambassador to all customers and the public with impeccable driving and operating of your vehicle

Key Requirements

Valid HGV Class 2 licence
Digital Tachograph Card
Excellent knowledge of UK road networks
Excellent driving skills and road safety awareness
Basic mechanical skills for vehicle checks and minor repairs
Strong communications skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
Excellent team player with a “can-do” attitude
Experience in long-distance driving and knowledge of load securing techniques

Working Conditions

Long hours and overnight trips may be required
Variable weather conditions
Physical demands include loading and unloading goods
Shift patterns may include early morning, evenings, weekend and public holidays.

Valid UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle type (e.g., Category B for cars, Category C for lorries).

Hold a clean driving record.

Excellent knowledge of UK road networks and traffic laws and familiarity with using GPS and other navigation tools.

Basic mechanical skills for vehicle checks and minor repairs.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.

Flexibility working an average of 45 hrs per week

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape and lead governance processes in a fast-growing business
A supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact
A culture that values your professional growth and personal wellbeing
Generous Holiday Allowance
Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off:

Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday
Or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs

We believe in a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service;
Death in Service benefit (3x annual salary).
Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;
Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme;
Staff discounts on the Leader product range;
Subsidised gym membership;
Your Wellbeing Matters
We care about our team’s mental and emotional health. That’s why we offer:

Access to Able Futures, a confidential government-backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice, counselling, and guidance to help you thrive inside and outside of work.