HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

Pertemps Enfield; Harlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Permanent opportunities

Driver training & CPC modules

Free uniform & safety equipment

On-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Enfield is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 ADR Driver for a national client based in Harlow. The role focuses on safe handling of dangerous goods, scheduled multi-drop deliveries, and strict compliance with ADR and transport laws.

You will perform pre/post-trip checks, maintain tachograph records, and ensure secure cargo handling of gas cylinders. The position offers regular shifts, Pay rates start at £19.28 per hour with increases over time, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• UK HGV/LGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence valid.
• Current CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• ADR certification (Class 2 Gases in Packages) required.
• Ideally 3 years licence with 180 days driving in last 2 years.
• Max 3 penalty points; no CU80, MS90, CD, DR, DD, IN or TT endorsements.
• Willing to complete a driving assessment and DBS check.
• Drug and alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate ADR-compliant transport for dangerous goods.
• Complete scheduled multi-drop deliveries to various premises.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Secure cargo including gas cylinders; assist with safe handling.
• Maintain accurate tachograph records and paperwork.

Skills

HGV/LGV Class 2 Licence

CPC (Driver Qualification Card)

Tachograph Card

ADR Certification

3 years licence + 180 days recent

Clean licence (≤3 points)

DBS check

Drug & Alcohol test

Job description

Pertemps 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 Harlow.

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