HGV Class 2 Driver

Arnold Clark Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Flexible leave

Employee discounts

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Training program

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is seeking a reliable Class 2 HGV Driver to join our Solihull team. The role involves delivering and collecting cars across the UK, operating car transporters, and ensuring a professional experience for customers and staff.

We offer a basic salary of £30,000 with bonuses, 33 days’ leave, flexible leave, private healthcare, pension, and extensive training. The position is full-time, based in Solihull, with 4 nights away weekly and travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Class 2 HGV driving qualification.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Valid driving licence with at least 1 year driving experience.
• Careful with vehicle inspections and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cars onto transporter.
• Plan daily routes.
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Inspect cars for damage prior to collection and delivery.
• Maintain high standards and ensure positive customer experience.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Driving licence

Education

Class 2 HGV driving qualification

Job description

We are looking for a reliable Class 2 HGV Driver with a professional manner to join our team based in Solihull. This role will involve frequent travel across the UK with 4 nights away from home each week.

We offer:

• £30,000basic salary plus bonuses
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Extensive training
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday

About the role

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and able to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will need to interact with customers and staff in a professional manner. You will be required to deliver and collect cars from branches and customers throughout the UK, driving articulated and rigid car transporters.

Day-to-day duties

• Loading and unloading cars onto our state-of-the-art car transporter
• Route planning on a daily basis
• Communicating with customers and colleagues in a professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of vehicles
• Inspecting cars for damage prior to collection and delivery
• Maintaining the company’s high standards and ensuring customers have a positive overall experience

Essential skills and experience

• A Class 2 HGV driving qualification
• Good communication skills
• A team player
• A valid driving licence and a minimum of one years’ driving experience

Nice to have but not essential

• Previous car transport experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience of multi-drop deliveries in London would be beneficial
• Full training will be provided by our in-house driver training team

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.