HGV Driver

English National Opera; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performing arts company in the UK is seeking a qualified HGV Driver for its Transport Department. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of scenery, props, and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a clean HGV license and a strong knowledge of transport regulations. This role requires excellent teamwork and communication skills. The company promotes inclusivity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in loading, securing, and unloading goods.
• Ability to maintain accurate delivery, mileage, and maintenance records.
• Commitment to Health & Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient movement of scenery and equipment.
• Plan routes, load, and unload vehicles.
• Maintain fleet to high safety and operational standards.

Skills

Clean, valid HGV licence

Proven experience driving commercial vehicles

Strong knowledge of Department for Transport regulations

Good route-planning and navigation skills

Physically fit and able to lift/carry heavy items

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Job description

We're looking for a qualified HGV Driver to join the English National Opera's Transport Department, helping to ensure the safe and efficient movement of scenery, props, costumes, and equipment that bring our productions to life. The Driver plays a key role, working under the Transport, Logistics & Stores Manager to provide professional transport services locally and nationally. You'll work closely with colleagues across ENO, as well as external contractors, to plan routes, load and unload vehicles, and maintain our fleet to the highest safety and operational standards.

If you're an experienced, safety-conscious driver with a clean license, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to deliver excellent service under pressure, we'd love to hear from you. Requirements:

• Clean, valid HGV licence
• Proven experience driving commercial vehicles, including long-distance journeys
• Ability to safely operate vehicles over 7.5 tonnes
• Strong knowledge of Department for Transport regulations and road safety laws
• Experience in loading, securing, and unloading goods, with safe manual-handling skills
• Good route-planning and navigation skills, including adapting to traffic conditions
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
• Physically fit and able to lift/carry heavy or awkward items as required
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to maintain accurate delivery, mileage, and vehicle maintenance records
• Commitment to ENO's Health & Safety policies and operational standards
  
  English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.