HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: Up to £34,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits
Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday-Friday, no weekends or evenings)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Polyformes Ltd is looking for a reliable and professional HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team.

The role involves deliveries and collections within an approximate 110-mile radius of our Leighton Buzzard site, with regular routes covering areas including Portsmouth, Southampton, Swindon, Norfolk and Birmingham.

This is predominantly a regional driving role, with drivers returning to our Leighton Buzzard site following completion of their scheduled deliveries and collections.

Working Hours
This is a full-time position working 39 hours per week and would suit an experienced driver who takes pride in their work and is committed to providing a safe, efficient and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled deliveries and collections safely and efficiently
Ensure goods are loaded, secured and transported safely
Load and unload goods where required
Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects promptly
Ensure all delivery and collection paperwork is completed accurately
Maintain good communication with the office and customers
Represent Polyformes Ltd professionally when dealing with customers and suppliers
Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and in good condition
Comply with drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and all company Health & Safety procedures
Assist with other reasonable duties when required
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have: A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
A valid Driver CPC
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
Previous Class 2 driving experience (ideally two years minimuim driving expeirence)
A good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
A safe and responsible approach to driving
Good communication and customer service skills
Good timekeeping and reliability
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A flexible and helpful approach to work
What We Offer 39-hour working week (Monday-Friday only normally with earlier finish time on Fridays due to local drops that day)
Full-time, permanent employment
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Company pension
21 days Holiday entitlement
A stable position within an established business
Friendly and supportive working environment
Next Steps/Apply Today
We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click 'apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within a fortnight, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

No recruitment agencies please

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ivinghoe Aston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

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