HGV Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Family-run working environment

Employee discount

Job summary

Talent Finder is recruiting on behalf of a family-run business for a reliable HGV Driver to support deliveries, yard operations and site duties across the local area and beyond. The role includes multi-drop deliveries, loading, and professional customer service.

Typical routes are within 50–80 miles with no overnight stays. Working week is 45 hours Mon-Fri with one Saturday in four; starts around 7:00am. You will operate a vehicle-mounted forklift and assist with yard tasks.

Qualifications

• HGV license (Class 2 or Class 1) is essential.
• Certification for operating vehicle-mounted forklift is required.
• Safe driving, load security and equipment operation are priorities.
• Ability to plan routes and manage loads with accuracy.
• Flexibility to support yard duties during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient delivery routes in coordination with Logistics Manager.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries and load vehicles safely.
• Unload pallets and bulk bags using a vehicle-mounted forklift.
• Provide professional customer service at delivery points.
• Support yard operations, including loading and site maintenance.
• Operate forklifts and telehandlers when required.
• Coordinate with office and yard teams to resolve issues.
• Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks and report issues.

Skills

HGV licence

Forklift operation

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Safety conscious

Route planning

Team player

Tools

Vehicle-mounted forklift

HIAB/lorry crane

Telehandler

Job description

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

• Valid HGV licence, either Class 2 (Cat C) or Class 1 (Cat C+E)
• 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
• Experience in multi-drop delivery, haulage, logistics or distribution
• 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

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