Class 2 HGV Drivers

Job Overview

Simon Acres Group are currently seeking a reliable and experienced or newly qualified Class 2 HGV Delivery Driver to join our highly successful and well-established client in the furniture manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods to the company’s clients, ensuring timely schedules and excellent customer service. This role is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, good driving record, and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Class 2 (Category C) HGV in a safe and responsible manner
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries across designated routes
• Ensure all loads are secured correctly and comply with safety regulations
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries via “scan on/scan off” software (app)
• Maintain accurate records of mileage and fuel usage (app)
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company policies, and procedures, including tachograph and driver hour regulations

Skills

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) driving licence (maximum 6 points noted)
• Up-to-date CPC qualification and digital tachograph card
• Previous experience in a similar role within a similar industry (preferred but not essential)
• Good knowledge of road transport laws and health & safety
• This role involves physical manual handling, including heavy lifting of fully assembled products off the lorry and during delivery/unloading, working alongside the driver’s assistant.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in appearance and attitude
• Overnights required (Night Out Allowance provided + Enhanced Bonus for consecutive nights out)

Benefits:

• £18 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a third for hours worked over 40 per week
• Plus bonus structure
• Pension scheme
• 20% staff discount after completing six months in the role
• Christmas shutdown
• Thursday to Sunday shift pattern
• Overnight allowances provided: £25 for the first night and £50 for each consecutive night
• Highly successful and well-established company

Simon Acres Group are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.