HGV Class 2 Driver

Restore plc; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends or nights

£500 quarterly bonus

Driver CPC training

Life assurance

Pension support

Career progression

Disability confident employer

Job summary

Restore Datashred is recruiting a HGV Class 2 Driver for secure collection work in South Kirkby. This permanent role offers a Monday–Friday pattern, 45 hours per week, with no weekends or night shifts and a base salary of £36,300.11 plus a £500 quarterly bonus.

You will drive, collect confidential materials and ensure compliant, safe handling at all times. Applicants must hold a full UK Category C licence with Driver CPC, and demonstrate experience in manual handling, route planning and

Qualifications

• Full UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Comfort with manual handling throughout the day.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and manage daily routes effectively.
• Reliable, organized and committed to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle and complete planned collection routes.
• Collect confidential documents, paper waste, IT equipment and other secure materials.
• Load, move and handle collection sacks and containers.
• Work across customer sites, including walking between collection points and occasional stairs.
• Use a PDA to record collection details and customer information.
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours regulations.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of customer materials at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent Restore Datashred professionally.

Skills

Full UK Category C Driving Licence

Driver CPC

Drivers' Hours knowledge

Manual handling

Customer service

Independent route management

Safety consciousness

Job description

About The Role

Role: HGV Class 2 Driver - Secure Collection & Manual Handling RoleLocation: South Kirkby, WF9 3FDSalary: £36,300.11 + £500 Quarterly BonusWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week(No Weekends or Night Shifts)Contract type: Permanent

Looking for more than just a driving role? Join Restore Datashred as a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative, where you'll combine professional driving, customer service and hands-on collections work. You'll play a key role in helping customers securely dispose of confidential materials, ensuring collections are completed safely, securely and on time.

Why join Restore?

• No Weekends or Night Shifts
• Annual Leave - 23 days, rising a day after 4 and 5 years’ service + bank holidays
• Quarterly performance-based bonus
• Fully Funded Driver CPC Training
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• HGV Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Life Assurance – 2 x basic annual salary
• Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it.

Plus, a range of additional employee benefits and career development opportunities

Duties and Responsiblities:

• Driving a Class 2 vehicle and completing planned collection routes
• Collecting confidential documents, paper waste, IT equipment and other secure materials
• Loading, moving and handling collection bags and containers
• Working across customer sites, including walking between collection points and occasional stair access
• Using a PDA to record collection details and customer information
• Completing vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours regulations
• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of customer materials at all times
• Delivering excellent customer service and representing Restore Datashred professionally

About you:

• Full UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence (Essential)
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card (Essential)
• Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations (Essential)
• Someone who enjoys an active role and is comfortable with manual handling activities throughout the day (Essential)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to work independently and manage daily routes effectively
• Reliable, organised and committed to safe working practices
• Ability to handle confidential materials with professionalism and discretion effectively (Essential)

Please note: This is an active role that includes regular lifting and moving of collection sacks and containers throughout the working day. Training and equipment will be provided to support safe manual handling practices.

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About Us

Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence

We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.