HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
The role
You will be required to distribute and collect product for the company with the use of a HGV2. All lorries have tail lift and a pallet truck, You will also be required to deliver to our stockists located around the country. Some handballing maybe required dependent on stockist. Must be able to use manual pallet truck. Lorries fitted with sleep cabs as some nights out maybe required
Requirements for this role
C entitlement on driving licence
Valid digital tacho and CPC card
No more than 6 points on licence
Safety boots & hi-vis vest
Minimum 1 year driving experience
Hours
You will be required to work Monday to Friday starting each day and typically working between 8 and 12 hours a day. Some nights out maybe required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Meadow Lane Industrial Estate. DE557RQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (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 Southcliffe Foods'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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