HGV Class 2 Driver

Drivers required: HGV Class 2 driver

LOCATION:
Bridgwater, Unit 15 Parrett Way, Bridgwater, TA6 5LB

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RATES: HGV Class 2 driver

• Days:
  Standard £16.20 ph | Peak Rate £20ph
• Overtime Rate £24.00ph Applicable after 8 hours daily

Estimated weekly pay based on 40 hours: £800 per week

Expected annual earnings: £41,600

DUTIES:

• Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Refuse and Waste Collections within residential Areas.
• Working in a team of 3 (1 driver, 2 loaders) collecting residential waste & tipping vehicle.
• HGV Class 2 driver must Carry out multi-drop collections.
• Be aware of any vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills.
• Be a good timekeeper and be able to work unsupervised.
• Possess an enthusiastic and reliable attitude towards delivering first class customer service.
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can‑do attitude to work.

Benefits:

• Planned Average 8-10 hours shift
• Monday-Friday shifts 0615 starts, with optional overtime on Saturday.
• Consistent regular ongoing work and job security, possibility of Temp to Perm.
• Pension scheme
• Attractive rewards and premiums associated with weekend working
• Supportive, customer‑focused team
• Supportive Free onsite training, Driver trainers support, inc upskilling, CPC, And ongoing periodic training
• Mentor and Mental health first aider available.
• Driver portal - clearly displaying assignment briefs, payslips, holiday accrual, historical pay and working time data.
• Driver apps, communicate with the team and always be heard.
• Manned 24/7 availability

Requirements:

• HGV C licence – New passes welcome.
• Digi Tacho & CPC cards.
• Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements.
• Knowledge of driver regulations (WTD & Driver’s Hours).
• Good national geographical awareness.
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills.
• Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised.
• Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering first class customer service.
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can‑do attitude to work.
• Newly qualified HGV class2 drivers considered that can reverse confidently on a blind side.

About HG Recruitment

HG Recruitment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 drivers for a client role. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply now.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one. We have a zero‑tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it.

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