HGV Class 2 Driver

Speedy Hire Plc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire equipment provider in Reading is looking for an HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver. You will play a crucial role in delivering hire equipment and will represent the company's vision and values. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, a Cat C licence, and a strong customer focus. This role offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including 26 days holiday and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Discounts via My Staff Shop

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience in delivering hire equipment is vital.
• Ability to support the business unit/team in delivering the ESG strategy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment around the local area.
• Be the face of Speedy and represent its vision.
• Maintain a strong customer relationship during deliveries.

Skills

Driving licence

Hiab

Cat C licence (Class 2)

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Job description

Flexible hours available including job shares or amended hours. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Role – HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver

Location – Reading

Days of work – Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 17:00 (42 hours)

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

Based in Derby the role of HGV Class 2 HIAB Delivery Driver is a busy and productive role. You will be delivering hire equipment around the local area. This role is vital to our operation; you will be the face of our business and a representation of our vision, mission and values.

What you’ll need:

• Driving licence
• Hiab
• Cat C licence (Class 2)
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

A bit about you:

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Work Life Balance Initiative

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Career Progression

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Important Notice

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Clearance & Equality

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Policies

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

EEO Statement

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof right to work in the UK by the start of employment.