HGV Class 2 Driver

Role: HGV Class 2 Driver - Secure Collection & Manual Handling Role

Location: Gateshead, NE10 8YF

Salary: £36,300.11 + £500 Quarterly Bonus

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week (No Weekends or Night Shifts) Contract type: Permanent

Looking for more than just a driving role? Join Restore Datashred as a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative, where you'll combine professional driving, customer service and hands-on collections work. You'll play a key role in helping customers securely dispose of confidential materials, ensuring collections are completed safely, securely and on time.

Why join Restore?

No Weekends or Night Shifts

Annual Leave - 23 days, rising a day after 4 and 5 years’ service + bank holidays

Quarterly performance-based bonus

Fully Funded Driver CPC Training

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Enhanced Sick Pay

HGV Apprenticeship Opportunities

Life Assurance – 2 x basic annual salary

Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it.Plus, a range of additional employee benefits and career development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Driving a Class 2 vehicle and completing planned collection routes

Collecting confidential documents, paper waste, IT equipment and other secure materials

Loading, moving and handling collection bags and containers

Working across customer sites, including walking between collection points and occasional stair access

Using a PDA to record collection details and customer information

Completing vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours regulations

Maintaining the security and confidentiality of customer materials at all times

Delivering excellent customer service and representing Restore Datashred professionallyAbout you:

Full UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence (Essential)

Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card (Essential)

Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations (Essential)

Someone who enjoys an active role and is comfortable with manual handling activities throughout the day (Essential)

Strong communication and customer service skills

Able to work independently and manage daily routes effectively

Reliable, organised and committed to safe working practices

Ability to handle confidential materials with professionalism and discretion effectively (Essential)Please note: This is an active role that includes regular lifting and moving of collection sacks and containers throughout the working day. Training and equipment will be provided to support safe manual handling practices.

Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence

We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so