Hgv Driver

Description

HGV Driver (Class 1/Class 2)

Location: Chequer Tree

Job Type: Full–Time, Permanent

Hours: 50 Hours Per Week

Salary: 42,172 per annum ( 16.22 per hour)

Overtime: 20.06 per hour

Weekend Overtime: 25.71 per hour

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for a stable, permanent role with excellent earning potential and regular overtime opportunities? We are seeking a reliable and safety–conscious Driver to join a busy logistics operation, transporting goods across the UK while maintaining exceptional service standards.

As an HGV Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. Working independently and as part of a wider logistics team, you will be responsible for vehicle checks, route planning, load security, and maintaining compliance with transport regulations.

This role offers a varied workload, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to work with modern commercial vehicles across a range of delivery routes.

Key Responsibilities

Operate commercial vehicles including rigid and articulated HGVs in line with licence requirements.Complete daily vehicle inspections and report any defects immediately.Safely load, secure, transport, and unload goods.Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed on schedule.Plan routes effectively alongside transport planners.Adapt routes where necessary due to traffic or road conditions.Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, driver records, and tachograph information.Follow all road transport regulations and the UK Highway Code.Carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks, including tyres, brakes, and fluid levels.Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.Adhere to Health & Safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures at all times.Provide support with depot duties during periods when driving work is unavailable.Assist in training and supporting new team members when required.Participate in relevant training courses and development opportunities.Support wider operational activities as required by the business.Requirements

Valid Class 1 and/or Class 2 HGV licence.CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.Strong knowledge of UK road transport regulations and the Highway Code.Good communication and organisational skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.Mechanical awareness and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge preferred.Clean driving licence desirable.If you are a dependable HGV Driver who takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining the highest safety standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5419252938