HGV Class 2 & FLT Counterbalance Driver

Job Overview

Job Description

HGV Class 2 & FLT Counterbalance Driver

• Location: Leyland, Lancashire
• Hours: 2pm 10pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay: 15.50 per hour (PAYE) + holiday pay accrual on all hours worked
• Term: 12-week temp to perm role

Responsibilities:
• Driving a Class 2 vehicle to deliver products safely and on time to locations
• Driving between 5 to 10 miles from site, typically between business-owned premises, shunting stock and finished products between required locations.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing delivery paperwork accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and road transport legislation.
• Assisting with loading / unloading where required (FLT licence preferred)
• Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally on deliveries.

Requirements:
• Full UK driving licence with valid Class 1 or 2 (Category C) entitlement.
• Current CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence (for insurance purposes).
• Previous Class 1 or 2 driving experience.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks.
• Strong confidence and excellent spatial awareness essential for maneuvering vehicles in confined areas and between sites.
• Reliability and punctuality are vital given the short-term nature of this cover.

Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!
• Job Type: 12-week temp to perm role

Benefits: Canteen, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking, Transport links
Work Location: In person