HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Paid breaks

Great pension scheme

Job summary

Pertemps Banbury is recruiting for a permanent HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder Driver based in Thame, Oxfordshire. The role covers 46 hours per week with starts around 06:00–07:00, and involves multi-drop deliveries (roughly 15–20 drops daily) of gas cylinders while following strict health and safety procedures.

The package features a basic salary of £46,123, rising to £57,653 with length of service, plus paid breaks.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence required.
• ADR certification required.
• Strong knowledge of safe handling practices.
• Driver CPC is required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict Health & Safety operations as directed by the client.
• Multi-drop approximately 15–20 drops per day delivering gas cylinders to customers.
• Ensure road worthiness and cleanliness of allocated vehicle.
• Operate forklift trucks and cranes for loading/unloading where required (full training provided).
• Use safe manual handling techniques when delivering and collecting cylinders to and from customer sites.

Skills

HGV Class 2

ADR certification

Defensive driving

Customer service

Health & safety

Education

Driver CPC

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

This permanent HGV Class 2 ADR Driver position, based in Thame, involves multi-drop cylinder delivery for a leading UK gas supplier. Working Monday to Friday with 06:00-07:00 starts across 46 hours weekly, the driver completes roughly 15-20 drops daily, transporting gas cylinders to customers while strictly following health and safety procedures.

Essential requirements include a valid Class 2 licence, ADR certification and strong knowledge of safe handling practices.

The role offers a basic salary of £46,123, increasing to £57,653 with length of service, plus paid breaks. Full training and ongoing support are provided. Suited to reliable, safety-focused individuals seeking stable, long-term employment within Oxfordshire's driving and transport sector.

Job Details

• HGV Class 2 ADR – Cylinder delivery driver
• Basic Salary £46,123 rising to £57,653 (based on Length of service)
• Full Time Permanent
• Thame, Oxfordshire
• Job Description HGV Class 2 ADR Cylinder 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.
• Driving and transport

Key Duties

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• HGV Class 2 qualification held for 2 years minimum with Multidrop experience

Benefits

• 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