HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver

A practical driving and logistics role transporting stock between company sites and making customer and supplier deliveries and collections, with responsibility for safe loading, accurate paperwork and professional driving standards.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Class 2 Driver, HGV Driver, HGV Category C Driver, Category C Driver, HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver, Class 2 Delivery Driver, LGV Class 2 Driver, LGV Driver, Distribution Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver

Benefits include a 4% employer pension contribution, life assurance, free parking and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

SALARY:

£15.28 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION:

Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

38.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch. Friday, 8am – 3:30pm with a 1-hour lunch. Hours may vary according to company workload and assigned routes.

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a great opportunity for an HGV Class 2 Driver to join an established driving team transporting stock safely between depots, customers and suppliers.

Working as an HGV Class 2 Driver you will complete vehicle checks and documentation, secure loads and use appropriate equipment when loading and unloading vehicles.

The HGV Class 2 Driver will also support despatch operations when not driving, maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and service throughout the working day.

Successful candidates will complete a three‑month probation period.

DUTIES

Your duties as the HGV Class 2 Driver include:

• Professional Driving Compliance: Adhere to road laws, professional driving regulations, tachograph requirements and Driver CPC rules
• Deliveries and Collections: Transport stock between company premises and complete deliveries to and collections from customers and suppliers
• Vehicle Checks and Documentation: Complete vehicle checks, delivery documentation and other required driving records accurately
• Safe Loading and Unloading: Load and unload vehicles safely using forklift trucks, other machinery or manual handling as necessary
• Load Security: Ensure goods are positioned and secured appropriately for safe transportation
• Despatch Support: Assist with wider despatch duties when driving work is not required
• Health and Safety: Maintain a clean and tidy working area and follow company health and safety requirements, supporting other departments when required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• HGV Category C / Class 2 driving licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Able to undertake the manual handling required by the role
• Good attention to detail

DESIRABLE

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
• Experience using a Pedestrian Electric Truck

JOB REF: AWDO-P15151

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