HGV Driver

NRG Riverside Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet hire company in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Driver for their Northampton depot. Responsibilities include delivering and valeting vehicles, handling paperwork, and maintaining the yard. The ideal candidate will possess an HGV Class 2 licence, CPC certification, and excellent customer service skills. Competitive pay and bonus opportunities are available.

Benefits

Up to £4,000 bonus

33 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (HGV Driver, HGV Valeter/Driver).
• Proficiency in completing paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and collection of HGV vehicles.
• Completion of rental-related paperwork.
• Valeting of HGV vehicles.
• Inspection of vehicles for damage.
• Collecting parts for the workshop.
• Maintaining a clean yard.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence or above

CPC certification

Customer service skills

Flexibility for overtime

Job description

Northampton Depot

Salary: £29 994.03 + up to £4 000 Bonus + overtime

Hours: 40 hours

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm (must be flexible to work 1‑2 hours overtime daily if required)

We’re looking for an experienced HGV Driver to work at our Northampton depot. Our fleet includes a range of waste handling trucks, commercial vehicles, and plant machinery. The HGV Driver/Valeter will work from the depot delivering vehicles to customers and will be responsible for valeting vehicles to a high standard and completing necessary paperwork for the rental department.

Who will you be working for?

NRG Riverside is the UK’s largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, offering specialist vehicles on short‑ and long‑term hire, a range of maintenance packages, and a large portfolio of high‑quality used vehicles for sale. Established in 1996, we support customers in rationalising and decarbonising their fleets, saving money and improving efficiency by reducing “Vehicle Off Road” (VOR) time.

What candidate are we looking for?

• HGV Class 2 licence or above
• CPC certification
• Experience within a similar role (HGV Driver, HGV Valeter/Driver, Class 2 Driver, Class 1 Driver)
• Excellent customer service skills and proficiency in completing paperwork
• Flexibility to work overtime when required

What will be your duties?

• Delivery and collection of HGV vehicles and transporting workshop vehicles to the HGV testing station
• Completion of rental‑related paperwork
• Valeting of HGV vehicles
• Inspection of vehicles for damage, preparation for hire, and recording daily checks on runner vehicles
• Collecting parts for the workshop as required
• Liaising with the hire desk regularly
• Maintaining a clean and tidy yard

The main question is, what are the benefits for you?

• Excellent bonus opportunities – up to £4 000!
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory)
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• OnDemand GP and face‑to‑face counselling sessions
• Online health advice portal
• Benefits portal including retail, leisure and holiday discounts
• Dedicated training and development to support your career progression
• Recommend a friend bonus (up to £2 000)
• Death in Service (available from day one of employment)
• Wellbeing programme
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform

How can you apply?

We accept applications in all varieties. If you prefer a traditional CV, please provide one. For video or photo applications, ensure you demonstrate the required skills and experience; upload a word document stating you have emailed your application and send it to [e-mail] (this is only for video or photo applications). We are committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process and encourage applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly.

NRG Riverside is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under anti‑discriminatory laws.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Truck Transportation

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