Job Description:

Class 2 Driver
Location: East London
Salary: £38,620
Hours: 45 hours per week, plus overtime and bonus

About the Company
My client is an established UK-wide provider of plant machinery and powered access equipment for hire, operating from multiple depots across the country.
Due to continued demand, they are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Class 2 HGV Driver to join their team in East London. The role involves delivering and collecting hire equipment from customer sites across the local area, ensuring machinery is transported safely, efficiently and professionally.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Driver to join a well-established business offering a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a comprehensive training programme.

The Role

• Deliver and collect plant machinery and powered access equipment from customer sites across the local area.
• Safely load, unload and transport equipment in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service when attending customer sites and interacting with clients.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Carry out vehicle and load safety checks, ensuring equipment is transported securely.
• Maintain accurate delivery and collection records.
• Manage your workload effectively, demonstrating good timekeeping and the ability to work independently.
• Complete all required training, including approved IPAF operator and load/unload training.

What You’ll Need

• A valid Class 2 HGV driving licence.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Previous experience in multi-drop deliveries and collections.
• A friendly, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with customers.
• Good timekeeping, organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices.

A CSCS card would be advantageous but is not essential.
Previous experience loading and unloading plant machinery or powered access equipment would also be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary of £38,620, based on a 45-hour working week.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company profit-sharing scheme.
• Contributory workplace pension.
• Death-in-service benefit equivalent to twice your annual salary.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee benefits and discounts programme, including Cycle2Work, private medical insurance and holiday trading.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme, including approved IPAF operator and load/unload training.

Next Steps
Interested in this Class 2 HGV Driver opportunity in East London? Send a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call directly on (phone number removed).

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