HGV2 ADR Driver - Temp To Perm

Pertemps Milton Keynes; Thame; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Hourly rate premium

Paid breaks

Pension 10.7%

26 days holiday

TOIL scheme

Private medical cover

Long-term career

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is seeking an HGV2 ADR Driver for a temp-to-perm role based in Thame. You will transport packaged gases, perform safety checks, and complete paperwork in a Monday–Friday, 46-hour week with starts at 06:00–07:00.

This position offers a starting salary of £46,123, rising to £57,563 with overtime and service progression, plus premiums for weekend and bank holidays, paid breaks, a strong pension, and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Class 2 licence held for at least 2 years.
• ADR Class 2 Packages certification.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Clean driving record; no CU80 endorsements.
• Willing to pass DBS, drug and medical checks.

Responsibilities

• Make approximately 15–20 deliveries daily of gas cylinders.
• Deliver to hospitals, pubs, clubs, builders' merchants and construction sites.
• Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers.
• Some deliveries will be unloaded using customer cranes and lifting equipment.
• Other deliveries will require manual handling and unloading of cylinders.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain vehicle roadworthiness.
• Follow ADR, Health & Safety and Driver Hours regulations at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

HGV Class 2 licence (Category C)

ADR Licence - Class 2 Packages

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks an HGV2 ADR Driver - Temp To Perm for its client, a leading UK gas supplier, based in Thame. This full-time, temp-to-perm position offers a starting salary of £46,123, rising to £57,563, equivalent to £19.28 per hour, with premium enhancements for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday shifts. Working Monday to Friday, 46 hours weekly with 06:00-07:00 starts, the successful candidate will transport packaged gases safely, complete relevant paperwork and comply with ADR regulations. Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence with ADR certification and demonstrate strong knowledge of hazardous goods handling. Paid breaks and genuine long-term prospects are offered.

What's on offer?

• Starting salary of £46,123 per annum
• Salary progression up to £57,653 based on length of service
• Equivalent hourly rate of £19.28 per hour
• Additional premium payments for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday working
• Paid breaks
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Full training provided, including specialist equipment
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 10.7% employer contribution
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) scheme
• Optional private medical cover
• Genuine long-term career opportunities

What will you be doing?

• Completing approximately 15-20 deliveries per day
• Delivering gas cylinders to hospitals, pubs, clubs, builders' merchants and construction sites
• Providing excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers
• Some deliveries will be unloaded using customer cranes and lifting equipment
• Other deliveries will require manual handling and unloading of cylinders
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness
• Following ADR, Health & Safety and Driver Hours regulations at all times

Who are we looking for?

• Class 2 (Category C) licence held for a minimum of 2 years
• ADR Licence - Class 2 Packages
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous multidrop delivery experience
• No more than 6 points for minor offences
• No CU80 endorsements
• Strong customer service skills
• Good understanding of Driver Hours and Road Transport Regulations
• Ability to pass a DBS check
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol and medical screening
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach