HGV Class 2 Driver with Moffett

First Fence Limited; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Fence is looking for a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our transport team. You will be the face of the business, delivering to customers across the UK and ensuring a consistently 5-star service.

You will operate both Class 2 and 7.2T vehicles as required, perform daily vehicle checks, and complete paperwork accurately while following RAMS and health & safety policies. Strong geography, independence, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Good geographic skills with strong knowledge of UK roads.
• Ability to work independently using initiative.
• Flexible with start and finish times.
• Great team player, assists colleagues.
• Courteous, friendly and professional to customers.
• Good communication with colleagues and customers.
• Promptly report feedback and leads to line Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Good numeracy and literacy including written English.
• Calm under pressure.
• Observe and comply with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate collection/delivery of products throughout the UK.
• Responsible for daily vehicle checks.
• Basic maintenance of equipment to ensure roadworthiness.
• Report defects to line Manager.
• Follow Health and Safety policies, RAMS and procedures.
• Complete paperwork accurately and hand to office early.
• Raise any quality/quantity errors to line Manager.
• Undertake any additional tasks as required.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

UK roads knowledge

Team player

Customer service

Attention to detail

Written English

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver

Reporting to: Transport Manager

As the face of First Fence, our drivers play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will be the final touchpoint, ensuring customers receive a 5-star service consistently. This role requires flexibility to operate both our HGV and 7.2T vehicles, depending on delivery requirements.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate collection/delivery of products throughout the UK.
• Responsible and accountable for daily vehicle checks.
• Responsible for basic maintenance of equipment to ensure roadworthy at all times (bulbs, oil top up etc, all parts are provided)
• Report any defects on any equipment that you are using to your line Manager.
• Follow and comply with all Health and Safety practices, policies, procedures and relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Correct paperwork to be completed accurately and handed to office as soon as possible.
• All errors relating to quality and quantity are to be raised immediately to your line Manager.
• Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.

How you do it:

• You have good geographic skills, with a strong knowledge of UK roads.
• You can work well on your own using your initiative.
• You are flexible with start and finish times dependent on business requirements.
• You are a great team player, helping colleagues to complete their tasks when required.
• You are courteous, friendly, and professional to your colleagues and customers ensuring customers leave feeling valued and respected.
• You communicate well to colleagues and customers alike.
• You ensure errors, customer feedback and leads are given to your line Manager promptly.
• You have great care and attention to detail.
• You have good numeracy and literacy skills, including written English.
• You remain calm in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• You observe and comply with Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety procedures. All employees are responsible for Health and Safety of themselves, their colleagues and the whole site.