HGV Driver

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics specialist in Manchester is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join their team. The role involves safe vehicle movements, adherence to road safety, and excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a Class 1 HGV Licence, Drivers’ CPC, and a clean driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary around £40,500 per annum, 20 days annual leave, and additional benefits including a pension and wellness programs.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance and wellness programmes, including 24/7 online GP

Branded uniform

4x death-in-service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport or logistics environment.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Safe and compliant site-to-site and site-to-customer vehicle movements.
• Adhering to UK road safety legislation and company policies.
• Completing pre- and post-trip vehicle checks.
• Maintaining accurate delivery and fuel usage records.
• Providing excellent customer service and contributing positively to the team.

Skills

Strong attention to safety

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Class 1 HGV Licence

Drivers’ CPC and Tacho card

Job description

HGV Driver Needed in Manchester

Location: Manchester | Working Hours: 48 hours across Monday‑Saturday between 06:00-18:00 | Salary: Circa £40,500 per annum (based on weekday and enhanced Saturday/Bank Holiday rates). Up to £15.00 per hour Monday – Friday, £22.50 per hour on Saturdays/Bank holidays.

We’re recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading commercial logistics specialists, now looking for a skilled HGV Driver to strengthen their team.

Key Responsibilities for HGV Driver

• Safe and compliant site‑to‑site and site‑to‑customer vehicle movements
• Adhering to UK road safety legislation and company policies
• Completing pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle checks
• Maintaining accurate delivery and fuel usage records
• Providing excellent customer service and contributing positively to the team

What We’re Looking For in an HGV Driver

• Class 1 HGV Licence
• Drivers’ CPC and Tacho card
• Experience within a transport or logistics environment
• Strong attention to safety, reliability and teamwork
• Clean UK driving licence

Benefits for HGV Driver

• Auto‑enrolment pension
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance and wellness programmes, including 24/7 online GP
• Branded uniform
• 4x death‑in‑service benefit

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now or speak to Cecily Calder at Perfect Placement for more details. Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.