Hgv Driver in Cranbrook, Kent

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.