HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

Pertemps Northampton; Corby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid breaks

Permanent opportunities

Free uniform & safety equipment

On-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Corby is currently recruiting for a professional and reliable HGV Class 2 ADR Driver for one of our national client partners in Corby. The role requires safe driving on scheduled multi-drop routes and handling hazardous materials in line with current transport laws.

Key duties include ADR transport of dangerous goods, deliveries and collections, vehicle inspections, manual handling of gas cylinders, and maintaining tachograph records and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV/LGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Current in-date CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• ADR card for Class 2 gases in packages.
• Ideally 3 years licence with 180 days recent driving.
• Max 3 penalty points; no CU80, MS90, CD, DR, DD, IN or TT endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate ADR transport of dangerous goods and follow full regulations.
• Complete scheduled multi-drop deliveries to commercial, retail or industrial premises.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Secure cargo with manual handling of gas cylinders or waste containers.
• Maintain tachograph records, delivery notes and regulatory paperwork.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

CPC & Tachograph knowledge

ADR gas handling

Safety-consciousness

DBS check clearance

Job description

Pertemps Corby is currently recruiting for professional and reliable HGV Class 2 ADR Driver for one of our most prestigious National clients who are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland based in Corby.

This role requires high attention to safety, navigating scheduled multi-drop routes, and handling hazardous materials in strict compliance with current transport laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Dangerous Goods Transport: Operate commercial vehicles safely, strictly adhering to full ADR regulations and safety guidelines
• Deliveries & Collections: Complete scheduled multi-drop deliveries to various commercial, retail, or industrial premises
• Vehicle Compliance: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any defects immediately to the transport office
• Manual Handling: Securely fasten all cargo, which may involve manual handling of gas cylinders or specialized waste containers
• Documentation: Complete and maintain exact tachograph records, delivery notes, and regulatory dangerous goods paperwork

Requirements

• Licence: Valid UK HGV/LGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Qualifications: Current, in-date Driver Qualification Card (CPC) and Digital Tachograph Card
• ADR Certification: Must hold a valid ADR card (minimum Class 2 Gases in Packages)
• Experience: Ideally 3 years licence held with 180days driving experience in the past 2 years
• Licence Cleanliness: Maximum of 3 penalty points. No active CU80, MS90, CD, DR, DD, IN, or TT endorsements due to insurance restrictions
• Willing to undertake a driving assessment, along with a DBS criminal records check and Drug & Alcohol test

Benefits

• Work life balance typical start times of 06.00 - 07.00hrs, shift length 8-10hrs, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work
• Paid breaks & additional allowance payments for working weekends on top of hourly pay rates
• Minimum shift guaranteed 6hrs
• Weekly pay with accrued holiday pay
• Ongoing work, treated as part of the clients team with Permanent opportunities
• Access to ongoing driver training and courses which count toward CPC modules
• Free uniform, safety equipment, and secure on-site parking
• Pay rates is £19.28 this will increase with length of service