HGV Class 2 Driver

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for a client in Malmesbury, offering a salary of £36,000 with bonuses based on attendance. The successful candidate will ensure safe delivery of goods, complete necessary paperwork, and maintain compliance with safety regulations. Ideal applicants will hold a clean Class 2 HGV driving licence and have excellent driving skills, including experience in multidrop deliveries.

Benefits

15% quarterly bonus

Overtime available

Qualifications

• A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience including 90 days tachograph recorded driving.
• Knowledge of local area and Builders Merchant experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured, and delivered safely.
• Complete all required paperwork at delivery/collection point.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
• Check that the delivery vehicle is roadworthy.

Skills

Class 2 HGV driving licence

Excellent driving skills

Driving experience with multidrop deliveries

Positive approach to Health & Safety

Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations

Education

ALME certificate

Tools

Digi/tacho card

Forklift Truck

Job description

MB849: HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Malmesbury and surrounding areas

Salary: £36,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly - based on good attendance) + overtime

Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than other but still get paid for the whole day)

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Malmesbury.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.

Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
• ALME certificate desirable.
• Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
• A minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Experience of multidrop deliveries.
• Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
• Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.