HGV Driver Class 2

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to buy/sell holidays

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is recruiting HGV drivers to support our Film & TV division across the UK, delivering lighting equipment to studios, production locations and depots. You'll operate multi-drop routes, ensure safe loading and secure transport, and maintain vehicle safety checks.

The role demands a Category C license with limited points, CPC certification and tachograph card, plus strong navigation skills and good communication with production teams.

Qualifications

• HGV driving experience with multi-drop or logistics background.
• Ability to plan routes using navigation apps and adapt to UK-wide deliveries.
• Strong verbal communication to support crews and production contacts.
• Knowledge of load restraints and safety procedures for transporting film equipment.
• Forklift or pallet truck experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles to transport film and TV lighting equipment.
• Collect and deliver equipment to studios, locations, and depots across the UK.
• Assist with loading and securing gear using restraints and protection.
• Ensure vehicle safety and roadworthiness before journeys.
• Represent Sunbelt Film & TV professionally with production teams.
• Adhere to legal and company safety requirements and working time regulations.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Navigation apps usage

Verbal communication

Load safety awareness

Forklift experience

Education

CPC Certification

Tachograph card

Job description

Recruiting for multiple positions working a weekly rotating shift pattern of 06:00 - 15:00 and 11:00 - 20:00

Are you ready to be a part of our rapidly developing Film & TV division?

We are looking for a talented HGV Drivers to join our team to ensure timely collection and deliveries of film lighting equipment to and from production locations, studios and depot sites across the UK.

What will you be doing?

• Operating commercial vehicles for the transportation of film and television lighting equipment
• Collect and deliver film and television lighting equipment to production locations, studios, stages and other sites across the UK
• Assist the crew with loading all equipment safely and securely onto the vehicle prior to departure, using appropriate restraints and load protection at all times
• Ensuring the vehicle is safe and roadworthy before commencing any journey
• Represent Sunbelt Film & TV professionally at all times when dealing with production companies, freelance crew and location contacts
• Ensuring that the legal and company safety requirements, alongside the working time directive regulations are adhered to at all time

What we offer?

• Real living wage employer
• Excellent development opportunities
• Exceptional benefits including: Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of driving license category C - with no more than 6 points
• CPC Certified and tachograph card
• Demonstrable HGV Driver experience in a multi-drop or logistics role
• Good geographical knowledge of London and the wider UK, including the ability to plan and navigate routes efficiently
• Ability to use navigation and transport apps
• Strong verbal communication skills to support our customers when attending their premises
• Proactive approach to safety of company vehicles and other drivers, including loading, load restraint and vehicle weight compliance
• Experience of working in or delivering to film, television or live events (desirable)
• Forklift or pallet truck experience (desirable)

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.