HGV Driver

Job Description

HGV Driver / Handler
Location: South East (coverage up to Northampton)
Base Requirement: Must be commutable to Ashford Feltham
Salary: 36000 per annum
Hours: 45 hours per week (overtime available) Overnight stays in hotels included
Start: ASAP

The Role

We are seeking a professional and reliable HGV Driver / Handler to join our team covering the South East and up to Northampton. This is a hands-on role involving not just driving but also delivery positioning installation and handling of high-value customer equipment across the UK.

This position requires DIY Tool skills flexibility physical capability and a strong commitment to safety compliance and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily driving duties within the UK in any vehicle class permitted by your licence
• Conducting vehicle checks in line with company policy and reporting defects incidents and near-misses
• Supporting the loading and unloading of vehicles ensuring equipment is secure and fit for transit
• Delivery collection positioning installation and de-installation of customer equipment
• Manual handling lifting and carrying (heavy lifting involved)
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness
• Completing all required job documentation (delivery/collection notes RAMS bill of materials timesheets etc.)
• Updating and completing jobs via driver PDA
• Reporting delays damage or scope changes within required timeframes
• Acting as Team Leader when nominated supervising assistants and conducting safety briefings
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards
• Keeping tachograph and driver card downloads up to date
• Maintaining fuel levels (minimum half tank) and vehicle readiness for next user
• Labelling quarantining and reporting damaged equipment
• Escalating ongoing training needs

Requirements

• Valid HGV licence
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No previous driving bans
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• Flexible with working hours and regular overnight stays
• Physically fit and capable of heavy manual handling
• Strong paperwork and administrative accuracy
• Good customer-facing communication skills
• Team player with a proactive can-do attitude
• Knowledge of:
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Tachograph regulations
  • Working Time Directive

Experience transporting and delivering high-value systems is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• 36000 per annum
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable full-time role
• Varied and engaging work
• Immediate start available

If you are an experienced HGV driver looking for a hands-on role with responsibility variety and opportunity for overtime we encourage you to apply to speak to Gabriella Saunders from ACS Staffing Solutions.