HGV 2 Delivery Driver

Job description

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest's Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV 2 Delivery Driver for our Blackburn Depot.
As a business, we supply all types of customers and organisations with a range of specialist equipment. Our fleet of delivery vehicles are able to supply almost any type of equipment that is requested. From plant machinery for large construction and industrial contracts to domestic power tools for that home refurbishment project. With 19 Hire It Centres located across the region we really do have it covered!
To be successful in this position we seek experienced drivers who have the ability to carry out the following key responsibilities;
Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks ensuring any defects found are reported to the Fleet Manager
Keep an accurate record of deliveries and collections using delivery documentation
Ensure that any equipment on the vehicle is secured and protected where necessary
Maintain product knowledge in order to demonstrate to customers where necessary
Demonstrate a high level of customer services and the ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.
This is a manual position, so ideally we seek applicants who are physically fit as you will be responsible for managing your own jobs as well as loading goods on and off your vehicle. An understanding of safe loading and towing processes would be highly beneficial
It is also essential that you are a qualified driver and that you have the correct industry specific licensing, so you must have all of the following:
UK Manual Driving License
Class 2 license
Digi Card
Valid CPC card
This is a full time position working: Monday to Friday
Benefits what we offer you
Salary: £16.25 per hour
25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total)
An extra 2 days holiday after 5 years service
Weekly pay
FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery
Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary
My Wellbeing Services
Employee Referral Scheme
Pension scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Mellor

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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