Class 2 HGV Driver

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

• Depotbased in Botley
• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary £32,240-£40,000 DOE
• Overtime opportunities
• Full training provided
• To find out more, call Beth on 07719 983 823 or email

Are you an HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a secure, long-term role with strong earning potential and full specialist training?

We're recruiting a reliable driver to operate specialist vehicles and support customers across commercial, industrial and environmental sites. This is a varied, hands-on position offering the opportunity to build valuable technical skills while working with a supportive and experienced team.

About the Client:

We're supporting an established UK organisation providing specialist environmental and industrial services to customers across a broad range of sectors.

The business offers a stable working environment, modern equipment and ongoing training, with opportunities to develop within a growing national operation.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Driving and operating HGV Class 2 specialist vehicles
* Travelling to customer sites to complete scheduled and reactive work
* Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment safety checks
* Supporting the safe collection, transportation and disposal of materials
* Operating specialist equipment following full training
* Completing driver paperwork and electronic job records accurately
* Following all health, safety and environmental procedures
* Providing a professional service when dealing with customers
* Keeping vehicles and equipment clean, safe and well maintained
* Reporting vehicle defects or operational issues promptly
* Supporting colleagues with additional site-based duties when required
* Working overtime and participating in call-outs where needed

What We Need From You:

* Valid HGV Class 2 / Category C driving licence
* Valid Driver CPC qualification
* Digital tachograph card
* Safe and responsible approach to driving
* Strong awareness of vehicle and site safety
* Reliable, flexible and willing to learn
* Comfortable completing practical, hands-on duties
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Professional approach when working on customer sites
* Ability to complete paperwork accurately
* Willingness to work additional hours when required
* Right to work in the UK

Previous experience within waste management, drainage, industrial services, environmental services or specialist vehicle operations would be useful but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

To discuss the opportunity in more detail, call Beth on 07719 983 823 or email

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Eastleigh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£40,000 Per Month

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English