HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join our team as a HGV Class 2 Driver based from our Sherburn in Elmet (LS25).
Your working hours for this position will be Wednesday to Sunday on a 40 hour contract. Overtime at time and a third after 40 hours.
Nights out required (Night out allowance given)
Depot based in Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6NA (must be able to travel here every day when on shift)
Excellent Rate of Pay
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safe, efficient and economic driving of our vehicles.
- Extremely customer focused and comfortable speaking to new people acting as the face of our online kitchen company.
- Ensuring loads arrive on time and in good condition.
- Responsible for safety and legal compliance of your vehicle, e.g. checks to ensure weight and load distribution complies with axle and gross weight guidance and that your loads are secure.
- Ensuring good communication - Informing transport management of any delays, accidents, breakdowns or discrepancies.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle and reporting damages made by yourself or other drivers.
- Flexibility to working hours and overtime as this job will require overnight stays, weekend work and will require you to varied hours.
- You will be assigned a drivers mate that will also stay in the cab with you and help unloading items off the van. First night is required to sleep in the cab, any following nights out you have a hotel room paid for by the company.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- With at least 1 years’ HGV Class 2 driving experience and a licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Will have successfully completed the 35 hours periodic CPC training.
- Valid Digi Card (Tacho) - Training in the use of digital tachographs would also be useful but not essential.
- A positive and flexible approach towards team ethic.
- Diligent, organised and with a good eye for detail.
- Accurately managing all your documentation, ensuring it is completed and submitted correctly and on time.
- No Drink/Drug Driving offences in the last 10 years
Benefits:
- Excellent rate of pay
- Bonus Scheme
- Uniform Provided
- 30 days inclusive of bank holidays.
- Pension
- Joining a business with huge growth plans
- Weekly Pay
- Christmas shutdown period
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Happy to share a cab with a drivers mate overnight?
- Happy to have nights out?
Experience:
- Class 2 driving: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 2 Driver roles across DIY Kitchens's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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