HGV II Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Client are looking for Class II Lorry Drivers to join their award-winning team in Harlow, Essex.
Class II = £41,808 per annum, £16.50 per hour 5 days on, 3 days off - over an 8-week rota Start times between 05:00 - 06:00 Regular weekend working.
You will be delivering furniture for a well-known brand as part of a team of two throughout your region, city and town driving is advantageous.
Customer service will be at the heart of the role creating a better every day!
In this role you will:
Be passionate about providing an excellent customer experience to their customers in their homes Work efficiently to tight deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction targets and service targets are adhered to in line with their values and behaviours
Keep in regular communication with both customers and colleagues to update on progress and manage expectations effectively
Drive in a safe and responsible manner, as they value the communities they service
Be physically able to carry furniture in our customers’ homes, taking care to protect their property and personal effects.
Keep the lorry you use clean, tidy and well cared for so it is ready to be used the next day DBS will be undertaken
Due to the nature of the work heavy lifting is required. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant is capable to carry out this nature of work.
Experience & Qualifications:
You MUST hold a valid in date LGV HGV Class 2 licence, a Valid Digital Tachograph Card Full Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
No more than 6 points on your licence
Previous customer service and commercial driving experience is desirable Multi drop experience is desirable
Confident, engaging, polite and friendly Understanding, calm, professional and a team player Be smartly presented at all times and have excellent customer service skills and be detail focused Be able to provide a time critical delivery service in line with targets agreed with customer
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harlow
Reference ID: AD/WIN/HGVI
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 II Driver roles across LKA People Ltd'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 £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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