HGV Driver

Talent Finder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Employee discount on products

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking an HGV Driver based near Sherborne. You will prepare and load deliveries, plan daily routes and safely deliver products to customer locations using a vehicle-mounted forklift. The role includes yard duties when not driving, with routine multi‑drop deliveries and base returns daily.

Working hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday with one in four Saturdays. The position offers an attractive salary and standard benefits in a family‑run setting.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence (Class 2 or Class 1)
• Valid Driver CPC
• Vehicle-mounted forklift training/qualification
• Safety-conscious approach to driving and loading
• Reliable, adaptable team player with good time management

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient delivery routes with Logistics Manager
• Carry out multi‑drop deliveries and load vehicles safely
• Unload pallets using a vehicle-mounted forklift
• Deliver to customer locations and provide professional service
• Support yard operations and site maintenance as needed
• Carry out vehicle maintenance checks and report issues promptly

Skills

HGV Licence

Driver CPC

Forklift Certification

Route planning

Customer service

Job description

HGV Driver | Sherborne | Full Time | £32,000–£35,000 per annum

Our client is a family-run business providing products to customers in the local area and beyond. They are looking for a reliable and adaptable HGV Driver to support deliveries, yard operations and general site duties.

The Role

You will prepare and load deliveries, plan daily routes, and safely deliver and unload products at customer locations using a vehicle-mounted forklift, providing professional customer service throughout. The role will vary according to business demand, with a greater focus on multi-drop deliveries during peak periods and yard operations, loading, delivery preparation and site maintenance when driving requirements are lower. Deliveries are generally within an 80-mile radius, more routinely within 50 miles, with drivers returning to base daily and no overnight stays.

Working hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one in four Saturdays. Drivers generally start at 7:00am, while office hours are 7:30am–5:30pm. Specific working hours are to be confirmed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan efficient delivery routes and schedules in coordination with the Logistics Manager
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries, checking allocated orders and organising daily routes
• Load vehicles safely using a forklift, ensuring the correct products are loaded and secured
• Unload pallets, bulk bags and other products using a vehicle-mounted forklift
• Deliver products to the required locations and provide professional customer service
• Support yard operations, including loading trade customers, delivery preparation and site maintenance
• Operate forklifts and telehandlers when required
• Communicate with the office, drivers and yard team to coordinate work and resolve routine issues
• Carry out regular vehicle maintenance checks and report any issues promptly
• Handle equipment and products safely and carefully

Requirements

Essential

• Valid HGV licence, either Class 2 (Cat C) or Class 1 (Cat C+E)
• Valid Driver CPC
• Relevant training certification for operating a vehicle-mounted forklift
• Safety-conscious approach to driving, load security and equipment operation
• Good organisational and time management skills, including responsibility for loading your own vehicle
• Reliable, practical and adaptable approach to work
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and recognise when to seek guidance
• Willingness to support the wider team and undertake yard duties when required

Desirable

• Experience in multi-drop delivery, haulage, logistics or distribution
• Previous forklift operating experience
• Experience operating a tipper, HIAB/lorry-mounted crane, telehandler or other relevant machinery
• Experience handling pallets, bulk bags, aggregates, landscaping materials or similar products
• Experience preparing and loading vehicles
• Experience working in a practical yard environment involving loading, deliveries and handling materials

What's In It For You

• £32,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Supportive, family-run working environment
• Varied and engaging role
• Employee discount on products
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay

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