HGV Class 2 Driver & Team Lead — 3 Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly Pay

Eastcroft Depot location

Frontline operational service

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced HGV Driver for a 3-month contract at Eastcroft Depot in Nottingham. You will operate HGV Class 2 vehicles, conduct daily checks, and support roadside operations while complying with safety standards.

The role involves supervising a small team on routes, using in-cab technology to document work, and delivering reliable service under health and safety guidelines. Candidates must be flexible for evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC (Driver Qualification Card).
• Proven experience operating HGV vehicles safely in a professional setting.
• Experience in conducting vehicle safety inspections and maintenance checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles in compliance with road traffic laws.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and safety assessments.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and meet all legal standards.
• Supervise and guide a small operational team on assigned routes.
• Provide clear instructions and support to team members for efficient service delivery.
• Utilise in-cab technology and software to document completed work, incidents, and operational data.
• Promptly report any vehicle defects, incidents, or health and safety issues.
• Deliver services according to operational schedules and performance targets.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.
• Engage positively with the public and deliver excellent customer service.
• Adapt to service demands, including occasional evening and weekend work if needed.

Skills

HGV Driving

Team Leadership

Health & Safety

Customer Service

Education

Category C (Class 2) Licence

Driver CPC

Tools

In-cab technology

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced HGV Driver for a 3-month contract at Eastcroft Depot in Nottingham. You will operate HGV Class 2 vehicles, conduct daily checks, and support roadside operations while complying with safety standards.

The role involves supervising a small team on routes, using in-cab technology to document work, and delivering reliable service under health and safety guidelines. Candidates must be flexible for evenings and weekends as needed.