Hgv Driver

URGENTLY HIRING - HGV Class 2 Driver (Permanent)

Wimbledon, SW19 £39,500 per annum + KPI & Attendance Bonuses Monday to Friday 48 hours per week

A well-established client of ours based in Wimbledon (SW19) is urgently seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join their busy distribution operation on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering goods to customer premises in line with a pre-set schedule. Vehicles are fully pre-loaded and prepared before shift start, allowing you to focus on safe and efficient deliveries.

• Start time: 4:00am (option to start earlier and finish earlier)
• Shift length: Approximately 10 hours
• Drops: Around 12 multi-drops per day
• Routes: Nationwide deliveries with no overnight stays
• Vehicle: Pre-loaded and ready before shift

Requirements - MUST HAVE

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• CPC or DQC card - essential
• Proven experience in a similar multi-drop driving role
• Excellent knowledge of drivers' hours & tachograph regulations
• Good knowledge of UK road networks
• Reliable, punctual, and customer-focused
• Maximum 6 points on licence(Candidates with more than 6 points will only be considered if points are expiring very soon)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle walkaround checks before use
• Complete deliveries as planned by the transport team
• Pick, check, and deliver ambient, chilled, and frozen goods
• Confirm delivery quantities and update the POD system at point of delivery
• Record discrepancies, pallet swaps, collections, and take photos where required
• Collect cheques where applicable
• Accurately record daily returns, overloads, pallets, and end-of-day reports
• Return keys, phones, and chip & pin devices at end of shift
• Remove empty pallets and recycle cardboard and plastic correctly
• Clean, refuel, secure, and inspect the vehicle daily
• Monitor and record vehicle temperatures
• Download digital driver cards weekly and complete tacho records
• Report defects promptly and ensure safe load distribution

Health & Safety

• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for your own safety and others
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses immediately
• Use PPE correctly and attend mandatory training

What's on Offer

• £39,500 per annum
• KPI Bonus Scheme (Quarterly & Annual)
• Attendance Bonus - £160 per month
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme