Class 2 Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 2 Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver to join our client based in Watford. This customer-facing driving role involves delivering building materials safely and efficiently to trade and retail customers across the local area. The successful candidate will be safety conscious, reliable and professional, with strong knowledge of vehicle operations, HIAB equipment and safe delivery practices.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Main Responsibilities</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operate an HGV Class 2 vehicle fitted with HIAB equipment to complete customer deliveries safely, efficiently and on time.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Plan and follow delivery routes, taking account of customer</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, site access, vehicle restrictions and scheduled delivery time windows.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Load, transport and offload building materials securely and accurately using HIAB equipment and other relevant handling equipment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle, crane and associated equipment remain safe, roadworthy and compliant.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Report vehicle defects, equipment faults, accidents, incidents, near misses and delivery issues promptly through the correct company procedures.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure all goods are loaded securely and delivered in accordance with safe loading practices and company</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operate the HIAB crane safely and responsibly, following manufacturer guidance, lifting plans, site rules and relevant training</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carry out deliveries to construction sites, trade premises, customer homes and other locations, assessing access and ground conditions before unloading.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comply with drivers’ hours, tachograph, Driver CPC, vehicle compliance and other relevant UK road transport legislation.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Person Specification</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full, valid HGV Class 2 licence with a clean and safe driving record.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience driving an HGV Class 2 vehicle in a delivery, logistics, distribution or builders’ merchants environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>HIAB or lorry loader experience, with a recognised HIAB qualification or relevant operator training.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good knowledge of safe loading, unloading, lifting operations and vehicle security procedures.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good understanding of UK drivers’ hours, tachograph</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and road transport compliance.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safety conscious and able to assess delivery locations, access restrictions and site risks before unloading.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work early starts, occasional Saturdays and additional hours when operationally required.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to a very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us, and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Unico Recruitment London wishes you the best of luck in your job search.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Unico Recruitment London operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates across the UK</p>