HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver

First Military Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver for a client based in Ipswich. This role involves ensuring the safe and professional delivery of goods while complying with the necessary regulations. Applicants with a military background are encouraged, though all qualified candidates will be considered. The position offers flexi shifts from Monday to Friday in a dynamic transport environment, ideal for those with strong driving records and safety awareness.

Benefits

15% bonus

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience with 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days.
• Clean Class 2 HGV license preferred with zero endorsements.
• Experience in multidrop deliveries is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured, and delivered safely.
• Complete required paperwork at delivery/collection point.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and vehicle maintenance protocols.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Knowledge of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations

Positive approach to Health & Safety

Education

Class 2 HGV driving licence

Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC

Tools

Forklift Truck experience

Job description

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First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Ipswich.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection.
• Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
• Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
• A minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Experience of multidrop deliveries.
• Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
• Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.

MB806: HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver
Location: Aylesbury and surrounding areas
Salary: £15ph to £17ph + 15% bonus + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 3.30pm (flexi shifts in between these times)