HGV Class 2 Driver

Berry Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a permanent Class 2 HGV driver based in Watford. Responsibilities include the safe loading and delivery of products, conducting daily safety checks, and maintaining correct paperwork. The role requires a Class 2 HGV Licence and two years of commercial driving experience. The position offers a basic salary of £37,876 for a 40-hour week, with additional overtime opportunities. Benefits include paid training, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Paid annual DCPC training

Responsibilities

• Loading vehicles at the depot following all H&S guidelines.
• Safe delivery of products across the delivery area.
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks to high standards.
• Correctly filling out paperwork for loading and unloading.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of delivery area

Friendly and polite manner

Availability to work alternate Saturday mornings

Education

Class 2 / Cat C HGV Licence

Valid DCPC Card

Valid Digital Tacho Card

Minimum of 2 years commercial driving experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 HGV driver based in the Watford area on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Loading of vehicles at the depot whilst following all H&S guidelines and operational procedures
• The safe delivery of Products
• Ensuring all vehicle daily walk around safety checks are completed to the highest standard
• Ensuring all paperwork relating to the loading and unloading is filled in correctly
• Ability to work to all written procedures and guidelines, WTD and drivers’ hours regulations

Key Skills

• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of our delivery area (Approx 1hr radius of Watford)
• Friendly and polite manner
• Availability to work alternate Saturday mornings during the winter months is essential. This is paid at the overtime rate of £25.49 p/h

Requirements

• Class 2 / Cat C HGV Licence
• Valid DCPC Card
• Valid Digital Tacho Card
• Multi drop experience
• Minimum of 2 years commercial driving experience

A basic salary of £37,876 for a 40-hour week (£18.21p/h) is on offer for this position with plenty of scope for overtime (paid at £25.49 p/h), including Saturday mornings, particularly in the busier winter months. This job comes with an excellent earnings potential.

Other benefits

• All licence renewals and medicals paid for
• All relevant training paid for e.g. annual DCPC training
• Free eyesight checks and generous contribution towards glass lenses if applicable
• Free private healthcare (BUPA) after qualifying period
• Generous Bonus Scheme – Discretionary bonus based on individual performance, depot performance and company profitability

Job Information

• Job Type: Full-time

Pay

£18.21 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

If you are looking for a permanent Class 2 driver position then apply now!