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HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2) - Removals & Logistics Location: Aylesford Contract: Permanent Pay: Up to £17.00 per hour (DOE) About the Role We are looking for a skilled and dependable HGV Driver (Cat C or CE) to join a growing removals and logistics team in Aylesford. This role involves driving large goods vehicles while supporting relocation services, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of customers' belongings.This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience as an HGV Driver, LGV Driver, Class 1 Driver (C+E), Class 2 Driver (Cat C), CPC Driver, or Transport Driver , particularly within removals, logistics, or delivery operations .You will also work closely with the removals team, supporting duties typically associated with a Removals Driver, Driver's Mate, Furniture Mover, Moving Operative, or Loader , making this a great opportunity for drivers who enjoy a mix of driving and hands-on work . Key Responsibilities Operating HGV vehicles (Class 1 / Class 2 - Cat C or CE) for household and commercial removals Safe transporting, loading, and unloading of furniture and goods Working as a Removals Driver / Logistics Driver delivering relocation services Supervising and assisting the team, including Removals Porters, Van Loaders, and Removal Assistants Supporting packing and handling as part of a moving operative / removals team Completing vehicle Delivering excellent customer service during relocations Ensuring all items are securely loaded and protected during transit Requirements Valid HGV / LGV licence (Category C or C+E / Cat CE) Valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card Experience as an HGV Driver, Class 1 Driver, Class 2 Driver, LGV Driver, Delivery Driver (HGV), or Transport Driver Ability to undertake physical duties including loading and unloading Experience in removals, logistics, multi-drop, or transport environments is advantageous Good communication and teamwork skills Reliable and professional approach Desirable Experience Background as a Removals Driver, Relocation Driver, or Furniture Removal Driver Experience working alongside Driver's Mates, Removals Operatives, or Loaders Knowledge of packing, manual handling, and furniture protection techniques Benefits Competitive pay with overtime available ( OT after 40 hours ) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Supportive team environment Opportunities for progression within HGV driving, logistics, and removals services For more information click apply now or call Erica or Stella at Pertemps Maidstone

HGV Multi-Skilled Operative Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent Salary: £40,000 per annum including London Weighting + on-call payments Contract: Permanent and full time, 48 hours per week Hours: Monday to Friday, plus a 1 in 3 on-call rota covering weekends and evenings. Our client is a well-established, national provider of environmental and industrial services, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, compliant solutions across a broad range of sectors. Operating from a network of depots across the UK, they specialise in environmental protection, asset maintenance, and emergency response, supporting both commercial and public sector clients with a professional, can-do approach. Based at the company's Royal Tunbridge Wells depot, this is a varied, hands-on role sitting within a busy technical operations team. As an HGV Multi-Skilled Operative, you will play a key part in the day-to-day delivery of environmental and industrial services across client sites. You'll be expected to work both independently and as a part of a team, representing the company professionally on site and contributing to a wide range of planned and reactive works. This is not a standard driving role, you will be expected to be hands on completing a variety of works including operating specialist equipment, completing industrial cleaning, supporting groundworks operations and get stuck in across the team. The team will provide training both in house and via external providers to gain additional qualifications and tickets. About the role: Operating company HGV and other vehicles in a safe and compliant manner, including adherence to tachograph regulations Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects to supervisors promptly Carrying out high pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning duties Responding to spills and emergency clean-ups using specialist equipment and resources Installing, servicing, inspecting, and decommissioning of interceptors and storage tanks Undertaking groundworks, remediation, and civils project support Preparing surfaces and spray lining using specialised equipment Uplifting and offloading materials in a compliant and safe manner Completing job reports on site, with all relevant information Communicating with customers on site and identifying opportunities to recommend additional services Participating in a standby/call-out rota (1 in 3), including occasional evening, weekend and away working About you: Valid UK HGV Class 2 license with ideally zero points (up to 6 points may be considered) Must be willing to comply with both a DBS check and drug and alcohol screening Previous experience in a similar environmental, industrial, or multi-skilled operative role Experienced in completing RAMS documentation A flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to emergency and reactive works Strong team player, capable of supporting colleagues under pressure Right to work in the UK Desirable but not essential: Valid ADR license Previous experience operating plant machinery WPJA Accreditation CPCS/NPORS Excavator cert What makes this role so great? Competitive starting salary of £35,000 plus £5,000 London Weighting An on-call standby allowance is paid for each week on call, with a separate callout payment made each time you are required to respond out of hours Permanent, full time role with a stable, growing national business Genuine variety of work - no two days are the same! Opportunities to develop skills across multiple disciplines and gain additional qualifications Supportive team environment If you enjoy varied and hands on work and have a valid HGV 2 license please apply or contact us directly for a confidential chat!

This is a great opportunity for a Class 2 HGV Driver who is looking for more than the A to B. Working with one of the leading chemical explosive manufacturers in Northern Europe, you ll be part of the multiskilled operative team by operating the safe handling, loading and unloading of explosive materials on site. As a Class 2 HGV Driver , you will be given the time to obtain the ADR Certificate (if you don't have it already) and also gain unique experience working with an amazing organisation within the Chemical Manufacturing sector. What the Class 2 HGV Driver will do: Follow strict Health and Safety guidelines at ALL times Travel between different company sites delivering materials and equipment. Work with blast teams onsite in the planning, preparation and the safe operation of the equipment. Ensure equipment is maintained regularly. Other ad-hoc duties relative to your role What the Class 2 HGV Driver will need: HGV Class 2 Licence - Essential Flexibility on their start time Self-motivation to be a team player ADR Certificate (Desirable) Though NOT essential, any experience of transporting hazardous materials (equipment, chemicals, explosives, oil etc.) would be highly advantageous.