HGV Class 2 Driver

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Lockwood Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 drivers to join S&R Smith and Son in RM20 4EL, Grays. This role runs Monday to Friday with 50 hours per week, overtime possible, at £16.50 per hour plus an early start bonus. You will handle general haulage, maintain high customer service standards, and ensure timely communication with the Transport team; CPC, valid Digi card, and knowledge of tachograph and WTD rules are required. Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual and customer-focused; previous Class 2 experience is preferred but not essential. Benefits include training opportunities, a modern fleet, 28 days holiday, pension, PPE and uniform, and a refer a friend incentive. Apply via the posting; there is no dedicated phone line.

Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group is a family run business and currently has over 400 employees spanning 8 UK sites. The group’s activities include UK haulage and storage, frozen food production and co-packing solutions.

S&R Smith and Son, West Thurrock (part of the Lockwood Group of Companies) specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.

New business developments on the horizon are allowing us to recruit experienced HGV drivers. We are looking for drivers to be based from S&R Smith and Son, RM20 4EL.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Days

Hours: 50 hours per week (guaranteed hours based on a full working week, additional hours may be required based on business requirements.)

Rate: £16.50 per hour

Other bonuses: Early start bonus

The Role

• General Haulage
• To maintain excellent levels customer service
• To ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
• To deliver goods in a timely and professional manner

We Offer

• Training opportunities available to develop existing skills i.e. ADR, driver assessor, FLT licences.
• Very well presented modern fleet that are predominately MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco
• Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid
• Paid holiday entitlement (28 days per annum, inc bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Overtime availability
• Full PPE & uniform provided
• Modern vehicle fleet
• Funded CPC courses

Refer a Friend Incentive

Earn rewards for helping us grow our team!

• £250 for you + £250 for the new starter
• Payable after the new starter completes 3 months’ continuous service.

Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements:

• Candidates will be a fully qualified HGV Class 2 (C) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card and a good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules.
• You will be reliable and punctual and have a flexible approach
• Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
• Previous Class 2 experience is preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the Lockwood Group
• Free on-site parking
• Multiple employee engagement initiatives to get involved with - and we’re always keen for new ideas!

Unfortunately there is no dedicated phone line to deal with applications by phone.