HGV Class 2 Driver

Arnold Clark Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Extensive training

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in Derby is seeking a reliable Class 2 HGV Driver to join our team. You will deliver and collect cars across the UK, with four nights away from home each week, and interact with customers and staff professionally.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary (£34,272 basic) and benefits including generous leave, private healthcare, pension, and training. A valid Class 2 licence, good communication, and at least one year of driving experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential Class 2 HGV driving qualification.
• Minimum of one year driving experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork are important for customer and staff interactions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cars onto our car transporter.
• Plan daily routes and ensure timely deliveries.
• Communicate with customers and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Inspect cars for damage prior to collection and delivery.
• Maintain Arnold Clark Group’s high standards and customer experience.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

One year driving experience

Valid driving licence

Education

Class 2 HGV driving qualification

Job description

We are looking for a reliable Class 2 HGV Driver with a professional manner to join our team based in Derby. This role will involve frequent travel across the UK with 4 nights away from home each week.

We offer:

• £34,272basic salary plus bonuses
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Extensive training
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday

About the role

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and able to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will need to interact with customers and staff in a professional manner. You will be required to deliver and collect cars from branches and customers throughout the UK, driving articulated and rigid car transporters.

Day-to-day duties

• Loading and unloading cars onto our state-of-the-art car transporter
• Route planning on a daily basis
• Communicating with customers and colleagues in a professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of vehicles
• Inspecting cars for damage prior to collection and delivery
• Maintaining the company’s high standards and ensuring customers have a positive overall experience

Essential skills and experience

• A Class 2 HGV driving qualification
• Good communication skills
• A team player
• A valid driving licence and a minimum of one years’ driving experience

Nice to have but not essential

• Previous car transport experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience of multi-drop deliveries in London would be beneficial
• Full training will be provided by our in-house driver training team

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.