HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder Delivery Driver

Pertemps Reading; Thame; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Pension scheme

26 days holiday + BH

TOIL hours bank

Private medical scheme

Job summary

Pertemps Reading seeks an HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder Driver based in Thame, delivering gas cylinders to around 15–20 customers daily. The role runs Monday to Friday with early start times, totaling 46 hours per week. Requires ADR Class 2, CPC, and a clean driving record. Attractive pay progression and paid breaks are included.

The position offers full training, potential weekend allowances, and a strong pension scheme. DBS check and drug/alcohol testing may be required.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 qualification held for 2 years minimum.
• Licence endorsements - Max 6 Points, minor offences only, no CU80s.
• A driver CPC is required.
• ADR (Class 2 in packages)
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of Defensive driving and Driver Regulations, including HSA regulations
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers
• High level of personal integrity
• DBS check and Drug & Alcohol/medical test may be required

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries of gas cylinders to customers (approx. 15–20 drops per day).
• Maintain roadworthiness, safekeeping and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Load/unload with forklift or cranes where required (full training provided).
• Adhere to Health & Safety and client requirements during deliveries.

Skills

HGV Class 2

ADR awareness

Customer service

Defensive driving

Driver regulations

Integrity

Job description

Based in Thame, this permanent HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder Delivery Driver position with Pertemps Reading serves a leading UK gas supplier. Working Monday to Friday from 06:00 or 07:00, the role covers 46 hours weekly. Duties involve multi-drop deliveries of gas cylinders to roughly 15-20 customers daily, upholding strict health and safety standards, and maintaining vehicle roadworthiness and cleanliness. Operating forklifts or cranes for loading and unloading may be required. Applicants need a Class 2 licence with ADR certification. Basic pay starts at £46,123, rising to £57,653 with service, and breaks are paid. HGV Class 2 ADR - Cylinder delivery driver Pertemps have an exciting opportunity for HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder Drivers to work for one of the most prestigious Gas companies in the UK.

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00-07:00 start times, 46hrs per wk Contract: Permanent Pay: £46,123 pa basic salary rising to £57,653 (based on Length of service) Breaks: Paid

As the HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder Driver your duties will include:

• Adhering to strict Health & Safety operations as directed by the client
• Multi dropping approximately 15-20 drops per day delivering gas cylinders to customers
• Ensuring the road worthiness, safekeeping and cleanliness of vehicle allocated
• Where necessary, operate specialist equipment such as forklift trucks and cranes to load and unload vehicles (full training provided)
• Using safe manual handling techniques when delivering and collecting cylinders to and from customer sites

Requirements:

• HGV Class 2 qualification held for 2 years minimum
• Licence endorsements - Max 6 Points, minor offences only no CU80s
• A driver CPC is required
• ADR (Class 2 in packages)
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of Defensive driving and Driver Regulations, including HSA regulations
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Having a high level of personal integrity suits to your profile
• Undertake a basic DBS check along with a Drug & Alcohol / medical test

More about the role:

• Full training provided
• Weekend and Bank Holiday allowances available on top of basic salary
• Paid breaks
• Great pension scheme up to 10.7% employer contribution / 15.7% combined
• 26 days Holiday Plus BH, Time off in lieu (TOIL) hours bank scheme.
• Optional private medical scheme