HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uniform & PPE provided

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Holiday entitlement 26 days + 8 bank

Job summary

Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps seeks an HGV Class 2 ADR Driver to work with BOC Gases in Wolverhampton. This full-time temporary position pays £46,123 per year.

Duties include operating commercial vehicles, transporting hazardous materials under ADR regulations, and completing scheduled multi-drop deliveries. Requirements include a valid UK HGV/LGV Class 2 licence, CPC, Digital Tachograph Card, ADR certification, and a clean licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK HGV/LGV Class 2 licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• ADR certification covering Class 2 - Gases in Packages required.
• Minimum 3 years holding the licence and at least 180 days driving in the past 2 years.
• Maximum of 3 penalty points; no CU80, MS90, CD, DR, DD, IN or TT endorsements.
• Willing to undergo DBS check and Drug & Alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles and transport hazardous materials under ADR regulations.
• Complete scheduled multi-drop deliveries to various premises.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Secure cargo and handle gas cylinders or specialised waste containers safely.
• Maintain accurate tachograph records and transport documents.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

ADR Certification

CPC (Driver Qualification Card)

Digital Tachograph Card

Safe driving record (≤3 penalty points

Job description

Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps seeks an HGV Class 2 ADR Driver to work with BOC Gases in Wolverhampton. This full-time temporary position pays £19.28 hourly, equivalent to £46,123 annually. Duties include operating commercial vehicles, transporting hazardous materials under ADR regulations, and completing scheduled multi-drop deliveries. The successful candidate must demonstrate strict adherence to safety guidelines and current transport laws, alongside careful handling of industrial, medical and special gases. Strong navigational abilities and a commitment to compliance are essential for this ongoing assignment with a leading national supplier. HGV Class 2 ADR Driver Company: BOC Gases Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £46,123.00 per year Employment Type: Temporary (Ongoing) Pertemps Wolverhampton is currently recruiting for a professional and reliable HGV Class 2 ADR Driver for one of our most prestigious national clients, BOC Gases, the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. This role requires a high level of attention to safety, the ability to navigate scheduled multi-drop routes, and the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials in strict compliance with current transport laws and ADR regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dangerous Goods Transport: Operate commercial vehicles safely, strictly adhering to full ADR regulations and all relevant safety guidelines.
• Deliveries & Collections: Complete scheduled multi-drop deliveries and collections to various commercial, retail and industrial premises.
• Vehicle Compliance: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any defects immediately to the transport office.
• Manual Handling: Securely fasten all cargo, which may involve the manual handling of gas cylinders or specialised waste containers.
• Documentation: Accurately complete and maintain tachograph records, delivery notes and all required dangerous goods documentation.
• Customer Service: Maintain a professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers and represent BOC Gases positively at all times.
• Health & Safety: Follow all site, company and legal health and safety procedures when loading, transporting and unloading dangerous goods.
• Licence: Valid UK HGV/LGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Qualifications: Current and in-date Driver Qualification Card (CPC) and Digital Tachograph Card.
• ADR Certification: Must hold a valid ADR certificate covering Class 2 - Gases in Packages .
• Experience: Ideally, a minimum of 3 years holding the relevant licence and at least 180 days of driving experience within 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.
• Assessment & Checks: Willing to undertake a driving assessment, DBS criminal records check and Drug & Alcohol test.
• Professional Standards: Strong commitment to safety, compliance, customer service and responsible driving.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £46,123.00 per year.
• Work-Life Balance: Typical start times between 06:00 and 07:00 , with shift lengths of approximately 8-10 hours .
• Monday to Friday: Regular weekday working pattern, with occasional weekend work.
• Weekend Allowance: Additional allowance payments for weekend working on top of the standard hourly rate.
• Paid Breaks: Breaks are paid in accordance with the applicable company terms.
• Minimum Shift Guarantee: Minimum 6 hours guaranteed per shift .
• Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays , with holiday accrual in line with the applicable employment terms.
• Weekly Pay: Weekly pay with accrued holiday pay.
• Pay Reviews: Yearly pay increases based on length of service and applicable pay awards.
• Ongoing Work: Long-term ongoing work, with the opportunity to become an integral part of the client's team.
• Permanent Opportunities: Potential opportunities to move into a permanent position.
• Driver Training: Access to ongoing driver training and courses that can count towards CPC modules.
• Uniform & PPE: Free uniform and required safety equipment provided.
• Parking: Secure on-site parking available.
• Career Development: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a leading national gas and industrial services organisation.

Location Wolverhampton, West Midlands This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 2 ADR Driver looking for stable ongoing work, competitive pay, strong benefits and the potential for permanent employment with a leading national employer.