Class 2 Driver / HGV / LGV job at Harlow Full Time NEW

Class 2 HGV Driver

An excellent opportunity for a professional Class 2 Driver to join a busy transport operation, delivering and collecting goods nationwide. This role suits someone with strong driving skills, compliance knowledge and a commitment to safety, customer service and high operating standards.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

HGV Driver, LGV Driver, Multi-Drop Driver, Rigid Vehicle Driver, Heavy Goods Driver, Heavy Goods Delivery Driver

SALARY: circa. £41,200 per annum plus a one-off signing on payment fee (after probation period) + Benefits

LOCATION: Harlow, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Class 2 Driver to support daily delivery and collection operations across customer and company sites. This role plays a key part in ensuring goods are transported safely, efficiently and in line with legal and company requirements.

As a Class 2 Driver you will be responsible for operating vehicles to agreed standards while maintaining full compliance with driver hours, tachograph regulations and health and safety procedures. You will represent the organisation professionally at all times.

The Class 2 Driver role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to work within a supportive transport team, with occasional nights out required to meet operational demands.

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DUTIES

Your duties as a Class 2 Driver will include:

• Vehicle Operation: Safely carrying out deliveries and collections in line with road traffic legislation and best practice
• Compliance Checks: Completing daily vehicle, trailer and equipment checks in accordance with procedures
• Load Security: Ensuring all loads are safe, secure and protected using approved restraints and methods
• Documentation Handling: Completing, retaining and handing over delivery paperwork and proof of delivery documentation
• Professional Representation: Maintaining a professional appearance and conduct when interacting with customers and colleagues
• Health and Safety: Adhering to all health and safety rules, site requirements and safe systems of work
• Defect Reporting: Reporting vehicle defects, damage or safety concerns promptly to management
• Returned Goods Process: Following procedures for returned goods, including correct labelling and handling
• Vehicle Care: Keeping vehicles clean and well maintained using approved equipment and methods
• Regulatory Adherence: Complying with drivers’ hours, working time directive and tachograph regulations

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of driving rigid vehicles and completing delivery and collection work
• A valid UK driving licence appropriate to the vehicle category, with no more than six current points
• A good understanding of drivers’ hours, tachograph and working time regulations
• Experience of loading and unloading goods, including use of tail lifts and pallet trucks
• A current Driver Qualification Card and digital tachograph card
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and communicate effectively in English
• A safety-focused approach with good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Reliability, trustworthiness and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14720

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