HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
We are a family business based in West Thurrock who specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.
We are currently looking to recruit staff who will fit in with our team of highly skilled drivers to help grow our ever expanding company.
Increase in demand are allowing us to open up positions for HGV Class 2 drivers offering a variety of shift patterns and start times available to suit all parties
- Days - Monday - Friday
Shifts and start times negotiable upon interview.
Benefits include:
- Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid,
- Paid holiday entitlement,
- Company pension scheme,
- Overtime availability,
- Bonus opportunities,
- Company uniform available,
- Modern vehicle fleet
Achievable salaries range from £36,000 upwards plus per annum.........
Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements.......
- At least 2 years HGV driving experience.
- Must hold a DCPC Card.
- Reside within a 45 minute driveable journey to the depot.
- Good communication skills in the English language as required to converse with customers and depot staff.
- Basic administrative skills.
Please only apply by email and try specify what shifts/start times interest you.
Unfortunately there is no dedicated phone line to deal with applications by phone.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
- driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
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 S & R Smith & Son'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 £36,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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