HGV Class C Driver

We Served; Coalville; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Coalville is seeking an experienced HGV Class C Driver to ensure the safe and timely movement of vehicles across the UK. You will drive New Dimension vehicles and support operations within the Fire and Rescue Service. The ideal candidate will hold a full UK manual driving licence and HGV Class C licence, with proven driving experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and excellent development opportunities. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance and expert communication with supervisors.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering work

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving HGV Class C vehicles is essential.
• Valid Driver CPC (DCPC) and up-to-date CPC training required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect New Dimension vehicles nationwide.
• Maintain vehicles and tools to a safe standard.
• Support basic diagnostics and ensure accurate documentation.
• Keep clear records of work progress and communicate with supervisors.
• Represent the business professionally at Fire and Rescue Service sites.

Skills

Proven experience of driving HGV Class C vehicles

Experience operating multilift systems

Education

Full UK manual driving licence and HGV Class C licence

Valid Driver CPC (DCPC)

Up-to-date CPC training

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: HGV Class C Driver

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire

Compensation: £37,497 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Closing Date: 20/01/2026

Overview

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a HGV Class C Driver at our Bardon site, near Coalville, Leicestershire.

Role

As a HGV Class C Driver, you’ll be at the heart of our New Dimensions programme, ensuring the safe, reliable and timely movement of specialist vehicles and equipment across the UK. This role directly supports Fire and Rescue Service operations, helping maintain the high standards and reputation of our service. It’s an opportunity to make a real difference while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect New Dimension vehicles including both HGV and non HGV vehicles nationwide in line with planned schedules
• Maintain vehicles, tools and working areas to a clean, safe and compliant standard
• Support basic diagnostics, including tachograph checks, and ensure accurate documentation
• Keep clear records of work progress and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Represent the business professionally at Fire and Rescue Service sites, promoting safety and integrity

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment, and this position also involves travel and working across a range of internal and customer sites as part of the role.

The role is onsite as you’ll be required to go to Bardon to pick up the truck or vehicle before heading out across the UK to drive. If you’re not scheduled to drive that day, you’ll be expected to work onsite. The set working times are 07:30–16:30, totalling 40 hours per week, with overtime and call-out requirements.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience of driving HGV Class C vehicles
• Experience operating multilift systems is desirable

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence and HGV Class C licence
• Valid Driver CPC (DCPC)
• Up-to-date CPC training

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting