HGV Driver Class 2

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage

Development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking an HGV Driver to support our Film & TV division across the UK. The role involves timely collection and delivery of lighting equipment to production locations, studios and depots.

You'll work a weekly rotating shift 06:00-15:00 and 11:00-20:00, maintain vehicle safety, plan routes with navigation apps, and represent the company professionally at all times.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence category C with no more than 6 points.
• CPC certification and tachograph card.
• Proven HGV driver experience in multi‑drop or logistics.
• Good knowledge of London and wider UK routes; route planning ability.
• Comfort with using navigation apps for efficient travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles for transport of film lighting equipment.
• Collect and deliver equipment to production locations, studios and depots across the UK.
• Assist with loading and securing gear safely and properly.
• Ensure vehicle is safe and roadworthy before journeys.
• Represent Sunbelt Film & TV professionally with clients and contacts.
• Adhere to legal, company safety requirements and driver time rules.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of London & UK

Navigation apps

Verbal communication

Safety awareness

Multi-drop / logistics experience

Education

Driving licence category C (6 points max)

CPC Certification

Tachograph card

Job description

Role will include 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.

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