Regional HGV Class 2 Driver

Star Platforms; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Profit share scheme

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Travel time between depots covered

Training programme and career dev

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Star Platforms is seeking a Regional HGV Class 2 Driver to cover Luton and Reading depots. You will deliver and collect powered access equipment across the region, acting as the face of the company on customer sites and ensuring high standards of service.

The role involves regional travel, potential overnight stays with accommodation provided, and a strong emphasis on safety, load security, and punctual customer service.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence and Driver CPC are essential.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries is preferred.
• Customer-focused attitude and ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect powered access equipment (e.g., cherry pickers, scissor lifts) safely and professionally.
• Ensure load security during loading, transport and unloading.
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks; report defects promptly.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards and safe working practices.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery and collection points.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-drop deliveries

Work under pressure

Flexible attitude

Education

HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

Regional HGV Class 2 Driver – Luton & Reading Depots

We are looking for a Regional HGV Class 2 Driver (Luton & Reading depots) to carry out deliveries and collections safely, compliantly, and professionally.

We are looking for an HGV Class 2 Driver to carry out deliveries and collections safely, compliantly, and professionally. This varied role involves regional travel and may require overnight stays when needed, with accommodation provided, to support dispatch operations across two depot locations.

Depot Coverage

We are seeking someone centrally based and able to efficiently cover the following depot locations:

• Luton Depot – Bedfordshire

The Role

You will deliver and collect powered access machinery across multiple depots within the region. As the face of the business, you will represent Star Platforms professionally on customer sites and help ensure a consistently high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting powered access equipment (including cherry pickers and scissor lifts) in a safe and professional manner
• Ensuring load security during loading, transportation, and unloading
• Conducting daily and weekly vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Adhering to all Health & Safety standards and safe working practices
• Providing excellent customer service at all delivery and collection points

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally have experience in multi-drop deliveries
• Preferably have experience transporting, loading, and unloading plant or construction equipment (full training provided for the right candidate)
• Understand the importance of excellent customer service and be confident building relationships
• Be able to work well under pressure in a varied, fast-paced role
• Demonstrate a flexible and positive attitude, adapting to meet the day-to-day needs of the driving team.

Required Licences and Certifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence
• Driver CPC

What We Offer

• Competitive salary- (overtime available)
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Company profit share scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Travel Time between Depots covered
• Excellent Training programme and career development opportunities
• Suitable Accommodation provided for overnight stays