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Class 2 HGV Driver 6668

HGV Class 2 Driver 6668

Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Hours:
48 hours per week – night shifts (typical start times 23:00–02:00)

Salary:
£35,284.60 per annum + £20 weekly safety bonus

Key Responsibilities of an HGV Class 2 Driver:

  • Safely operate Category C vehicles in line with UK legislation, CPC requirements and tachograph regulations
  • Complete multi-drop deliveries, ensuring accuracy, stock rotation and product quality
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
  • Load and unload products safely, including manual handling
  • Follow all health & safety, food hygiene and security procedures
  • Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business on the road
  • Provide route cover during holidays or absence

Key Skills of an HGV Class 2 Driver:

  • Full UK Category C licence
  • Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-first approach
  • Flexibility to work night shifts and weekends
  • Newly qualified drivers welcome – full training provided

Progression Opportunities:

  • Relief / run-out driver
  • Upskilling to Class 1 (Category CE) at the Tewkesbury site

How to Apply:
Please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.

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First Base Employment acts as a recruitment agency for the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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