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

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-09-2026

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