HGV Class 2 Driver – Days

Driver Hire; Dartford; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE provided

Mobile phone provided

22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Driver Hire in Dartford is looking for an experienced HGV Class 2 (Category C) driver to join our busy operation. You will perform multi-drop routes, collect coins from machines at customer locations, and ensure safe loading, securing and paperwork completion.

Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, be reliable and punctual, and be prepared to work up to about 50 hours per week.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence required.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• DBS check required.
• Experience with tail lifts and pallet trucks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled collections from retail stores and other customer locations.
• Collect coins from machines at designated sites and transport them safely to the commercial site.
• Complete multi-drop routes efficiently and professionally.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately.
• Ensure goods and collected items are loaded, secured and handled safely.
• Complete all required paperwork, delivery/collection records, PODs and tachograph records.
• Communicate with the transport office regarding delays, route changes or any issues.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and presentable.
• Follow all road traffic, health & safety, drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• On occasions, you may be required to work away in different areas of the country to provide holiday or sickness cover.

Skills

Customer service

Reliable

Punctual

Manual handling

Tools

Navigation system

Job description

Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 50 hours per week – approximately 10 hours per day
Start Time: 05:00/06:00
Contract: Full-time

Our client is looking for a reliable and professional HGV Class 2 (Category C) Driver to join their busy operation in Dartford.

The role involves multi-drop collections from retail stores, with goods transported back to a commercial site. As part of the role, you will also collectcoins from machines at customer locations, so a professional and trustworthy approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled collections from retail stores and other customer locations.
• Collect coins from machines at designated sites and transport them safely to the commercial site.
• Complete multi-drop routes efficiently and professionally.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately.
• Ensure goods and collected items are loaded, secured and handled safely.
• Complete all required paperwork, delivery/collection records, PODs and tachograph records.
• Communicate with the transport office regarding delays, route changes or any issues.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and presentable.
• Follow all road traffic, health & safety, drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• On occasions, you may be required to work away in different areas of the country to provide holiday or sickness cover.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good geographical knowledge or confidence using a navigation system.
• Professional attitude with excellent customer service skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• A full DBS check will be required.
• Previous experience working at retail, trade, industrial or commercial sites.
• Experience using tail lifts and pallet trucks.
• Previous experience handling collections or cash/coin-related duties would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• £40,000 per annum
• Overtime opportunities when required
• Company uniform and PPE provided
• Company mobile phone provided
• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

If you’re an experienced Class 2 driver looking for a long-term opportunity with a professional organisation, we’d like to hear from you.