HGV Class 2 Driver

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Ham Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Onsite parking

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver for a client based in Aylesford, Kent. The role involves efficient loading, unloading, and delivering furniture with a focus on safety and customer service.

Applicants should hold a full UK HGV Class 2 licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph. European trips may be required, including multiple nights away, and basic French or German language skills would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• European overnights and UK work; nights away.
• Physically fit for loading/unloading and manual handling.
• Comfortable driving across UK/Europe.
• Good customer service and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with customers and ensure satisfaction.
• Load, unload, and handle products to arrive in good condition.
• Complete PODs, CMRs and customs documents where required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Ensure loads are secured and transported safely.
• Use company PDAs and tracking systems for updates.
• Communicate with Transport Manager and team.
• Follow drivers hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Maintain high standards of safety and presentation.

Skills

HGV Class 2 license

CPC qualification

Digital tachograph

European overnights

UK driving experience

Tools

PDA systems

Tracking systems

Job description

JB508: HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Aylesford, Kent

Salary: £40,000 per annum (£50,000+ OTE)

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking aHGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Class 2 Driver

• Building positive relationships with customers and ensuring complete satisfaction.
• Carefully loading, unloading and handling products to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
• Completing PODs, CMRs and customs documentation where required.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Ensuring loads are secured correctly and transported safely.
• Using company technology including PDAs and tracking systems.
• Communicating effectively with the Transport Manager and wider team.
• Following drivers' hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and presentation.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Class 2 Driver

• Full UK HGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Experience with European tramping would be desirable and will include multiple nights away (Monday-Friday). As well as UK work.
• Comfortable tramping in the vehicle Monday - Friday while on route.
• Speaking French or German would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Physically fit and able to manoeuvre and deliver our furniture safely. Manual handling and heavy lifting training provided)
• Experience in furniture delivers/ installations would be ideal but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills with a polite and professional manner.
• Commitment to Health & Safety, adhering to company policies and promoting safe working practices.
• Reliable, punctual and a great team player.

Benefits for the HGV Class 2 Driver

• We're proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years) - and we work hard to make sure our people genuinely feel it
• Competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan - claim back medical, dental and optical costs
• Perks & rewards platform - access hundreds of deals and discounts
• Gym discounts through our perks platform
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support when you need it
• 23 days' holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Loyalty reward for increasing years of service
• Death in service
• Learning & Development platform with online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth
• Tree planted in your honour when you join - with trees already planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar
• Sustainability-focused business - committed to low-carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials
• Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
• Christmas gift
• Refer a friend scheme - £250 reward
• EV car charging facilities
• High-quality, modern office environment
• Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station

Location: Aylesford, Kent

Salary: £40,000 per annum (£50,000+ OTE)