Hgv Class 2 Driver

SRG Recruitment Ltd; Purbrook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Class 2 Skip/LGV Driver to join our transport team across Portsmouth, Fareham and Southampton sites. You will collect and deliver skips, load safely, and maintain high safety standards.

Candidates should hold a full LGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, and be familiar with tachograph rules and WTD. The role includes multiple drops, customer interaction, and KPI-driven daily operations.

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 / LGV driving licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of tachograph rules (digital) and Working Time Directive.
• Good knowledge of Portsmouth, Fareham and Southampton routes.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting skips to/from customers, businesses and sites.
• Carrying out skip loading/unloading and ensuring load security.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Using a PDA to record collections and deliveries and maintain records.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Providing good customer service and liaising with customers and site staff.

Skills

HGV driving

Load security

Customer service

Time management

Education

LGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC qualification

Tools

PDA handheld

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

CLASS 2 SKIP DRIVER - PORTSMOUTH / FAREHAM / SOUTHAMPTON

SRG Recruitment are looking to recruit experienced and professional Class 2 Skip Drivers / LGV Drivers for our clients based at our Portsmouth, Fareham and Southampton sites.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver who is looking for a varied driving role within the waste management, recycling and logistics industry.

The role of LGV / Class 2 Skip Driver involves:

• Collecting and delivering skips to and from customers, businesses and commercial sites.


• Carrying out skip collections and exchanges safely and efficiently.


• Delivering and collecting empty and full skips.


• Loading and unloading skips using skip loader equipment.


• Operating skip loader / hook lift equipment where required.


• Securing loads correctly and ensuring all loads are transported safely.


• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.


• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean, safe and roadworthy.


• Delivering waste to designated waste transfer stations, recycling centres and landfill sites as directed by the Traffic Office.


• Following assigned delivery and collection routes.


• Completing multiple collections and deliveries throughout the working day.


• Liaising with customers and site staff during collections and deliveries.


• Providing excellent customer service at all times.


• Completing delivery notes, collection paperwork and electronic records.


• Using a PDA / handheld device to record collections and deliveries.


• Following all relevant waste, transport and environmental regulations.


• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.


• Reporting any issues, delays, incidents or vehicle defects to the relevant team.


• Working closely with the Transport and Traffic Office to ensure efficient daily operations.

THE IDEAL LGV / CLASS 2 DRIVER

• Previous experience as an HGV Class 2 / LGV Driver.


• Previous skip driving, waste collection or waste management experience is highly desirable.


• Experience operating skip loader equipment would be advantageous.


• Experience with multi-drop deliveries and collections.


• Full Class 2 / LGV driving licence.


• Full Driver CPC qualification.


• Valid Digital Tachograph Driver Card.


• Good knowledge and understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations.


• Good geographical knowledge of Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton and surrounding areas.


• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.


• Hardworking and conscientious.


• Professional and responsible approach to driving.


• Polite, courteous and attentive when dealing with customers.


• Positive, motivated and proactive.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Good timekeeping and organisational skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy transport team.


• Good awareness of road safety and vehicle safety.


• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and maintain high safety standards.


• Comfortable using a PDA and other electronic delivery systems.


• Good understanding of safe loading, unloading and load security.


• Clean driving licence preferred, although previous driving experience will be considered.

The role can involve regular driving, multiple collections and deliveries, customer interaction and working across a variety of commercial and waste sites.