HGV Class 2 Driver

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare and life assurance

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Free on-site parking

Long-service awards

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver for a permanent role. You will deliver large materials across the UK, operate HIAB equipment, and maintain a high standard of customer service.

The position requires 2–3 nights away from home weekly, with a sleeper cab provided and a competitive salary with night-out payments. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence.
• HIAB trained/certified.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience.
• Up-to-date CPC.
• No more than 3 points on licence.
• Strong employment history.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, polite and presentable.
• Flexibility around start times.
• Comfortable with regular overnight stays.
• Aged 25+.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large materials to customers across the UK, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Operate the HIAB as part of daily duties.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service to clients.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

HIAB trained

Good communication

Customer service

Overnight stays

25+ age

Job description

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver to join their established team.

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced driver looking for a stable position with a well-established company, with £36,000 basic salary plus the opportunity to earn up to an additional £3,900 per year through night-out payments.

Working 45 hours per week, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of large materials to customers across the UK. You will also operate the HIAB and provide a professional and customer-focused service to customers.

The role involves 2–3 nights away from home each week, with a fully equipped sleeper cab provided.

What's on offer?

• £36,000 basic salary
• Salary increase following successful completion of a 5-month probationary period
• £25 tax-free payment for each night away from home
• Up to £3,900 per year in night-out payments
• Subsistence allowance
• 45 hours per week
• Paid overtime at 1.5x
• 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Retail discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Long-service awards
• Fully equipped sleeper cab

The role

You'll be responsible for delivering large materials to customers across the UK, ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and professionally.

The role would particularly suit a driver with previous experience delivering builders' merchant materials, construction products, timber, steel or similar large materials.

You'll need to be comfortable with 2–3 nights away from home each week and operating the HIAB as part of your daily duties.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence
• HIAB trained/certified
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
• Up-to-date CPC
• No more than 3 points on your licence
• Strong employment history
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Professional, polite and presentable
• Flexibility around start times
• Comfortable with regular overnight stays
• Aged 25+

Immediate start available.

If you're an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver looking for a permanent role with a well-established company, a competitive salary and the opportunity to earn additional money through night-out payments,

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