HGV Class 2 Driver

Gi Group; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join their team in Bedfordshire. The role involves delivering and collecting equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient fuel consumption. Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 2 driving licence and HIAB qualification, along with at least two years of commercial driving experience. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and health discounts. The offered salary ranges from £38,703.60 to £45,154.20, depending on hours worked.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

High Street discount vouchers

Discounted gym membership

Health & wellbeing discount vouchers

Cycle to Work & Home & Tech scheme benefits

Milestone birthdays additional leave

Work anniversary bonuses

Refer a friend scheme

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect units/equipment ensuring timely delivery.
• Inspect all units and equipment for damage and completeness.
• Ensure correct completion of necessary paperwork.
• Drive vehicles safely and courteously within regulations.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and load/unload practices.
• Carry out daily checks of vehicles and equipment, report defects.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving licence

HIAB qualification

2+ years commercial driving experience

Customer-focused experience

Good geographical knowledge

Good physical health

Flexible approach to work

Adherence to health & safety practices

Job description

Job Overview

HIAB - HGV Class 2 Driver. Attractive salary range: £38,703.60 per year (standard 45‑hour week) or £45,154.20 average 50 hours per week.

Location: Ampthill, Bedford. Days: Monday to Friday, 06:00–15:30 or 08:30–18:00.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• High Street discount vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Health & wellbeing discount vouchers
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech scheme benefits
• Milestone birthdays additional leave
• Work anniversary bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme

About You

• HGV Class 2 driving licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• At least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Customer‑focused experience and expertise.
• Good physical health; role can be physically demanding.
• Flexible approach to work; able to work reasonable overtime if required.
• Adherence to all health & safety practice.

About the Role

• Deliver and collect the company's units and equipment to customers, ensuring delivery at the right location and time, planning for optimum fuel consumption and efficient driver time.
• Inspect all units and equipment on collection for damage, excessive dirt, missing items, etc.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed correctly to avoid disputes.
• Drive company vehicles safely and courteously, operating within transport regulations regarding driving hours and tacograph usage.
• Operate all lifting equipment safely, following company safety directives and method statements; load and unload plant and equipment with safe practice.
• Ensure axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carry out daily checks of vehicle and lifting equipment (straps, chains), record defects, and report to the foreman/depot manager/fleet manager.

Equality and Diversity

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Job Details

• Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver
• Company: Gi Group
• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 15th 2026
• Sector: Distribution
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time