HGV 2 Instillations Driver

First Choice Staff; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Paid lunch break

Job summary

First Choice Staff is seeking a Class 2 Driver / Logistics Operative to deliver and collect across London and surrounding areas. The role requires vehicle safety checks, documentation handling, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Ideal candidates will have prior London driving experience, good customer service skills, and be comfortable with manual handling and operating a tail lift. Overtime opportunities are plentiful and a pension is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience driving around London.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Able to use a pump truck and operate a tail lift vehicle.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and follow instructions as part of a team.
• Removals experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries and collections across London and surrounding areas.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and report issues.
• Present all necessary documentation to clients.
• Maintain accurate records and trip sheets.
• Follow planned routes and report delays to the office.
• Work independently or as part of a larger team.
• Support the wider team with operational requirements.
• Manual handling using pump truck and tail lift.
• Flexibility is key, as start times can vary.

Skills

London driving experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Pump truck

Tail lift

Job description

Our client, based close to Heathrow, is one of Londons leading logistics support and distribution companies, providing same-day courier services, IT and office relocations, and temporary logistics warehousing.

We are looking for a flexible and reliable Class 2 Driver / Logistics Operative to join their busy team.

The Role

• Deliveries and collections across London and surrounding areas
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and report any issues
• Present all necessary documentation to clients
• Maintain accurate records and trip sheets
• Follow planned routes and report any delays to the office
• Work independently or as part of a larger team
• Support the wider team with operational requirements
• Manual handling, including use of a pump truck and tail lift
• Flexibility is key, as start times can vary

Hours & Benefits

• MondayFriday, 45 hours per week
• Minimum 9-hour working days
• Various start times flexibility required
• 1-hour paid lunch
• Plenty of overtime available
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Salary circa £39,000, depending on experience

Requirements

• Experience driving around London
• Comfortable with manual handling
• Able to use a pump truck and operate a tail lift vehicle
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to work independently and follow instructions as part of a team
• Removals experience is advantageous but not essential

If you're an experienced driver looking for a varied role with a well-established logistics company and lots of overtime opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.