HGV Class 2 Driver / Yard Operative

Dennis Eagle UK; Warwick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension & life cover

Family leave policies

Health & wellbeing

Employee assistance

Training & development

Cycle to Work

Discounts & perks

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle UK in Warwick is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver / Yard Operative to join the Production team. You’ll move vehicles between our Warwick site and local storage locations, and shunt vehicles around the yard.

The role requires a current HGV Class 2 licence, previous experience driving HGVs, and the ability to complete paperwork accurately while following safety rules. Working 40 hours a week with early shifts (Mon-Thu) and a Friday finish, there is overtime available and a strong

Qualifications

• A current HGV Class 2 licence.
• Previous experience driving HGVs.
• Experience in a similar role involving the delivery or movement of HGVs.
• A good understanding of relevant road transport legislation.
• The ability to organise your workload and complete documentation accurately.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams.
• Flexibility to support other appropriate activities when required.
• Availability to work overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Driving vehicles between our Warwick site and local storage locations.
• Moving and shunting vehicles around the factory and yard.
• Inspecting vehicles for damage or defects before collection and delivery.
• Making sure vehicles are handled and stored safely.
• Completing the necessary vehicle paperwork accurately.
• Following road transport legislation, site rules and safety procedures.
• Keeping vehicles clean and presentable and reporting any defects.
• Working with colleagues across Production and other teams to support the day-to-day movement of vehicles.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

HGV Driving Experience

Movement of HGVs

Road transport legislation

Workload organization

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Role: HGV Class 2 Driver / Yard Operative

Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 15:30 and Friday 06:00 to 11:00

Salary: Up to £16.66ph DOE

Looking for an HGV driving role that keeps you local?

We’re looking for an HGV Driver / Yard Operative to join our Production team at Dennis Eagle in Warwick. Rather than long-distance driving, you’ll be supporting our day-to-day operation by moving vehicles safely between our Warwick site and local off-site storage locations, as well as shunting vehicles around our factory and yard. It’s a varied, practical role where you’ll help make sure vehicles are moved, checked and stored safely and efficiently.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving vehicles between our Warwick site and local storage locations.
• Moving and shunting vehicles around the factory and yard.
• Inspecting vehicles for damage or defects before collection and delivery.
• Making sure vehicles are handled and stored safely.
• Completing the necessary vehicle paperwork accurately.
• Following road transport legislation, site rules and safety procedures.
• Keeping vehicles clean and presentable and reporting any defects.
• Working with colleagues across Production and other teams to support the day-to-day movement of vehicles.

What we’re looking for

You’ll Need

• A current HGV Class 2 licence.
• Previous experience driving HGVs.
• Experience in a similar role involving the delivery or movement of HGVs.
• A good understanding of relevant road transport legislation.
• The ability to organise your workload and complete documentation accurately.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams.
• Flexibility to support other appropriate activities when required.
• Availability to work overtime when necessary.

A current CPC, knowledge of UK roads, basic mechanical awareness and familiarity with refuse collection vehicles would be useful, but aren't listed as essential requirements for the role.

If you have HGV driving experience and you're looking for a local, varied role where you'll work closely with a production operation, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

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