Hgv 2 Driver

Job Description:

Salary £39,452.40 per annum (based on 60 hours per week)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday rota: Approximately 1 in 6 or 1 in 7

Job Purpose

To ensure the safe, timely, and compliant delivery of palletised goods using an 8-tonne curtain-sided vehicle while maintaining high standards of customer service and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate an 8-tonne curtain-sided vehicle in line with company and legal standards
• Complete multi-drop pallet deliveries (average 16–18 drops per day, volume dependent)
• Carry out daily vehicle walkaround checks and report defects
• Secure loads safely in accordance with load restraint regulations
• Adhere to drivers’ hours, tachograph, and Working Time Directive regulations
• Maintain accurate delivery and compliance documentation
• Represent the company professionally at customer sites
• Follow route plans while adapting to operational requirements where necessary

Person SpecificationEssential:

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Knowledge of drivers’ hours and transport legislation
• Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience
• Experience operating curtain-sided vehicles
• Good geographical knowledge of delivery areas

At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.