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Vp plc; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance 3x salary

Health Shield

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

My VP discounts

Share save scheme

Learning & Development

Discounts on HP products

EE mobile discounts

Long service recognition

Free Tool Hire

Job summary

Vp plc is seeking a Class 2 LGV Driver to join our team and support the depot in the safe delivery and collection of Groundforce products. You will ensure compliance with DVSA rules, perform daily vehicle checks, and maintain accurate tachograph records across sites and depots.

The role requires a valid Class 2 license, Driver CPC, and a flexible approach to occasional night outs. A proactive, customer-focused attitude will help you excel in this busy operations environment.

Qualifications

• Class 2 license/C category required.
• Driver CPC required.
• Digital tachograph card required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect equipment to/from customers, suppliers and VP businesses safely and on time.
• Ensure DVSA regulations are followed.
• Carry out a thorough daily vehicle defect inspection and record it.
• Clean and maintain the vehicle on a weekly basis.
• Maintain accurate tachograph records for driving/rest periods and other duties.
• Load equipment correctly and securely restrained.
• Greet customers professionally with a helpful attitude.
• Identify equipment and document any loss or damage with photos.
• Take photos of the load to assist with query resolution.
• Occasionally sleep out when delivering or collecting Groundforce depots or sites.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Skills

Class 2 license

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Customer centric approach

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Occasional night out

Knowledge of local area

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Class 2 LGV Driver to join our existing team and provide full support to the depot in the safe delivery and collection of all Vp Groundforce products. If you want to be part of this industry leading operation, delivering world class products, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect equipment to/from customers, suppliers and other Vp businesses professionally, safely and on time in line with level of competency, ensuring company policies and processes are followed


• Ensure Driver regulations are consistently adhered to under the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA)


• Conduct a thorough daily defect inspection on the vehicle and record this before any use


• Clean and maintain the vehicle on a weekly basis


• Ensure accurate tachograph records are maintained to include driving periods, rest periods, other duties, etc. and are readily available for inspection


• Ensure equipment is loaded correctly, safely and securely restrained


• Greet Customers with a friendly face and helpful attitude ensuring


• Identify our equipment and advise of loss or damage, taking confirmation photos where applicable


• Proactively assist with query resolution by taking photos of the load prior to unloading and after loading at our depots, customer sites and suppliers


• Requirement for sleeping out on an infrequent basis while delivering or collecting equipment from Groundforce depots, customer sites and suppliers


• When it is considered necessary or appropriate by management you may be required to carry out any other duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Class 2 license/C category License (Minimum) – Essential


• Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) – Essential


• Digital tachograph card – Essential


• Flatbed experience (training provided) – Advantageous


• Valid full clean driving licence – Advantageous


• Customer Centric approach


• Willingness to do the occasional ‘night out’


• Good communication and interpersonal skills – Essential


• Knowledge of the local & regional geographical area – Advantageous


• Working knowledge of construction/housing/civil engineering industry – Advantageous


• Experienced in delivering/collecting heavy goods to construction sites – Advantageous

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme


• Bank Holidays automatically off


• Closed between Christmas and New Year


• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays


• Great work life balance


• Additional holiday purchase scheme


• Salary sacrifice pension


• Free Tool Hire


• Life Assurance cover 3x salary


• Share save scheme


• Recommend a friend scheme


• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required


• Cycle to work scheme


• Long service recognition


• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands


• Discounts on HP products


• EE mobile contract discount offers


• Gym discounts


• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Virtual GP Service


• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service


• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for \"total solutions\" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

Company: Vp plc Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time Location: Wigan, WN4 0DA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Sept 2026 Closing date: 23 Oct 2026