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Hgv Driver

🏢 Reed Specialist Recruitment|📍 Cranbrook Kent
Salary
£42172/annum
Posted
Today
Closes
24 Nov
Applications
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About this role

HGV Driver (Class 1/Class 2)

Location: Chequer Tree
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 50 Hours Per Week
Salary: £42,172 per annum (£16.22 per hour)
Overtime: £20.06 per hour
Weekend Overtime: £25.71 per hour

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for a stable, permanent role with excellent earning potential and regular overtime opportunities? We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Driver to join a busy logistics operation, transporting goods across the UK while maintaining exceptional service standards.

As an HGV Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. Working independently and as part of a wider logistics team, you will be responsible for vehicle checks, route planning, load security, and maintaining compliance with transport regulations.

This role offers a varied workload, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to work with modern commercial vehicles across a range of delivery routes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate commercial vehicles including rigid and articulated HGVs in line with licence requirements.
  • Complete daily vehicle inspections and report any defects immediately.
  • Safely load, secure, transport, and unload goods.
  • Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed on schedule.
  • Plan routes effectively alongside transport planners.
  • Adapt routes where necessary due to traffic or road conditions.
  • Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, driver records, and tachograph information.
  • Follow all road transport regulations and the UK Highway Code.
  • Carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks, including tyres, brakes, and fluid levels.
  • Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures at all times.
  • Provide support with depot duties during periods when driving work is unavailable.
  • Assist in training and supporting new team members when required.
  • Participate in relevant training courses and development opportunities.
  • Support wider operational activities as required by the business.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 and/or Class 2 HGV licence.
  • CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Strong knowledge of UK road transport regulations and the Highway Code.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.
  • Mechanical awareness and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge preferred.
  • Clean driving licence desirable.

If you are a dependable HGV Driver who takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining the highest safety standards, we'd love to hear from you.

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