HGV Class 2 Driver - Luton

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver to join our well-established client based in Luton. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression.

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 24 months of continuous commercial driving experience.

Shifts

• Working five days out of seven (rota provided)
• Start times from 07:00AM

Rates of Pay (PAYE)

• Basic: £16.80 per hour
• Overtime Monday - Friday: £25.20 per hour
• Saturday: £25.20 per hour
• Sunday: £33.60 per hour
• Bank Holiday: £33.60 per hour

Benefits

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• On-site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts available
• Employee well-being programme

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Delivering building materials and home interior improvement products (excluding bathrooms and kitchens)
• Operating Category C vehicles safely and efficiently to and from delivery locations
• Completing two-person team deliveries to residential addresses
• Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensuring all cargo is loaded and secured correctly
• Adhering to all traffic laws and regulations
• Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements to management
• Manual handling and heavy lifting as part of deliveries

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A valid UK Category C Licence
• A valid UK CPC Card and Digi Card
• A minimum of 24 month's continuous experience driving Category C vehicles
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
• The ability to use a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
• Good spoken and written English
• Excellent timekeeping and punctuality
• A good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Effective communication skills
• A good level of physical fitness due to heavy lifting

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience driving commercial vehicles
• Multi-drop delivery experience

Training Provided

• Six-hour online training must be completed prior to attending assessment
• Driver assessment required
• On-the-job training provided following successful assessment

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