HGV Class 2 Driver

Restore Plc; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Restore Plc's Restore Datashred division seeks a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative. You will visit client sites to collect confidential documents and ensure secure transport for destruction, staying active throughout the day.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, discretion, and compliance with driving regulations, tachograph use and Working Time Directive, with emphasis on safety and efficiency in loading, securing, and logging daily activities.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 2 driving licence required.
• Willingness to perform manual handling and physical work.
• Strong customer service and professional communication skills.
• Understanding of tachograph use and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move heavy sacks of paper and transport to vehicle.
• Collect and transport confidential paper, IT equipment, and secure materials.
• Work across client sites, with lifting, stairs and long corridors.
• Represent Restore Datashred professionally and maintain client relationships.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report issues.
• Load and secure all equipment before leaving the depot.
• Review job sheets and plan routes efficiently.
• Record daily activities on PDA and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Class 2 driving licence

Manual handling

Customer service

Professional driving

Tachograph / WTD knowledge

Confidentiality

Job description

Could this be your next career move? Watch our Day in the Life feature to see what it means to be a Driver at Restore Datashred. If what you see inspires you, explore the role in more detail below and take the next step in your journey with us. This isn't your typical driving role. As a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative, you'll combine professional driving with hands-on, physical work as part of our secure collections team. You'll be visiting client sites, collecting confidential documents, and ensuring their safe and secure transport for destruction. This role involves regular manual handling and lifting, so it's well suited to someone who enjoys being active and takes pride in doing a job that keeps them moving throughout the day.,

• Handle and move heavy sacks of paper, emptying them into secure containers and transporting them to the vehicle
• Collect and transport a variety of waste streams, including confidential paper, IT equipment, WEEE, DMR and other secure materials
• Work across small & large customer sites, transporting paper waste between collection points, which may involve extended periods on your feet, long corridors, and stairs
• Represent Restore Datashred in a professional manner, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining positive client relationships
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, completing defect sheets and reporting any issues promptly
• Ensure all equipment required for the day's duties is loaded and secured before leaving the depot
• Review job sheets and plan your route effectively
• Use the PDA to record daily collection activities and customer information
• Ensure all paperwork is completed for each job and securely hand in copies at the end of each shift
• Keep all materials safe and secure during loading, transport, and delivery Hold a full UK Class 2 driving licence
• Confident with manual handling and physically demanding work
• Good understanding of tachograph use and the Working Time Directive, ensuring compliance with all driving and working hour regulations
• Professional and customer-focused, with strong communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Reliable, organised, and proactive in getting the job done safely and efficiently