HGV Class 2 Driver

About The Role

Location:

Sheffield

Position:
Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)

Earnings: £16.50/hr basic | Overtime paid at x1.5 after 45 hours

Hours:

6:00am start times, including occasional Saturday work

• Regular, predictable hours with fixed 6am start times
• No nights out – great work-life balance
• Overtime available paid at x1.5 after 45 hours
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship specifically for newly qualified drivers
• Full PPE and uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme & Death in Service benefit (after 6 months)
• Stable, long-term employment with consistent, year-round work

• Vehicle Operation:
  Safely and efficiently operate HGV Class 2 skip and RoRo vehicles.
• Site Deliveries:
  Deliver, exchange, and collect containers across various local commercial and industrial sites.
• Compliance & Tech:
  Complete daily vehicle checks, report defects promptly (DVSA compliance), and use digital tablet-based systems for job records and waste transfer notes.
• Safety First:
  Work safely at all times, strictly following site, transport, and road regulations.
• Customer Service:
  Act as the face of the company, providing a professional, helpful, and friendly service on-site.
• Teamwork:
  Support the wider transport and depot team at our Sheffield site to keep operations running smoothly.

Essential Requirement: A valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category

C) licence, up-to-date Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph card.

• New Pass Drivers Welcome:
  We actively welcome applications from newly qualified drivers. If you have recently gained your licence, we provide the necessary support and industry-specific training to help you kickstart your career.
• While previous experience in skip, RoRo, or hook loader operations is an advantage, it is not essential as full training is provided.
• A solid understanding of driver compliance, safety standards, and daily defect checks.
• A reliable, professional approach with uncompromising safety standards.
• Good communication skills and a practical, customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to support operational needs, including a 6am start time and occasional Saturday shifts.

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