HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
CLASS 2 HGV DIRVERS FOR RIGID PLANT DELIVERY WORK
Our Plant division hires a range of equipment including diggers and dumpers to companies within the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.
Based out of our Leeds depot at Stourton, you will be responsible for transporting our plant and equipment quickly and efficiently around the area.
If you have:
- HGV Licence - Class 2
- Driver CPC - 35 hours must have been completed
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Experience moving heavy plant and equipment
- Proven track record of driving in a similar position, driving safely, responsibly and within the law at all times
- Experience within a similar industry is preferred but not essential
- Signing on incentive after 12 months £1,000
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 2 years (required)
- Plant hire equipment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 2 Driver roles across Fairfax Plant Hire Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,000 - £37,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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