HGV 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver - Temporary Event Logistics Role.

Location: Basingstoke

Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour

Duration: ASAP - End of October

Hours: 24-hour operation, Monday-Sunday

Job Type: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to join a busy events logistics operation based in Basingstoke on a temporary basis from ASAP until the end of October.

This is a varied role involving the delivery and collection of equipment and stock for events across the UK. You will be working with a professional team and regularly liaising with company directors, event crew and on-site workers.

The Role:

Driving an HGV Class 2 vehicle to deliver and collect equipment and stock for events across the UK

Working a mixture of AM, PM, evening and night shifts

Working as part of a 24-hour, 7-day operation

Loading and unloading stock and equipment

Meeting with company directors, crew members and on-site workers

Travelling throughout the UK

Occasional nights away, although these are rare

Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time

Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring the vehicle is kept in a safe and roadworthy condition

Representing the company professionally when dealing with clients and event teams

Carrying out general duties associated with the delivery and collection of event equipment

Pay and Hours:

£17.00 per hour across all hours worked

Based on a 40-hour working week

Hours worked between 9pm and 7am will accrue at the applicable overtime rate

Once you exceed 173 hours in a month, all additional hours will be paid at 1.5 times the standard rate

This is a 24-hour operation, Monday to Sunday

Candidates must be fully flexible and willing to work AM, PM and night shifts

Requirements:

Full UK driving licence

Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Minimum 6 months' commercial HGV driving experience

Confident driving HGV vehicles across the UK

Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Comfortable with loading and unloading stock and equipment

Flexible approach to working hours and shifts

Reliable, professional and punctual

Confident communicating with directors, crew members and on-site personnel

Physically capable of handling and moving equipment

Good attention to safety and vehicle checksPrevious experience within the events, production, logistics or similar industries would be beneficial but is not essential.

Apply Now!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for temporary work with a varied role involving UK-wide travel and the opportunity to work within the events logistics industry.

Immediate start available. Apply today to be considered.

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