Job Description:

HGV Driver

Salary: £29,994.03 + bonus + market-leading benefits
Northampton depot
40 Hours per week working Monday to Friday 7:00 – 15:30

Ready for a new challenge?

How does working for a business where over 80% of employees recommend it as a Great Place to Work sound? A business independently accredited as a Great Place to Work, with a high number of “boomerang” employees who choose to come back because the culture, support and opportunity are genuinely there.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Driver to work at our Northampton depot. Our fleet includes a range of waste handling trucks, commercial vehicles, and plant machinery.

About the role

The HGV Driver/ Valeter will be responsible for working from the depot and delivering vehicles to our customers and will also be responsible for the valeting of vehicles to a high standard whilst completing the necessary paperwork for the rental department.

Who you’ll be working for

NRG Riverside is the UK’s largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, providing specialist vehicles on short- and long-term hire, flexible hire solutions for operational continuity, comprehensive maintenance and support packages and large, high-quality portfolio of used vehicles for sale.

Established in 1996, we support customers to rationalise and decarbonise fleets, reduce costs and minimise Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time. Our reputation is built on operational understanding, reliability and long-term partnerships.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• HGV Class 2 licence or above
• CPC
• Experience within a similar role, you could have worked as a HGV Driver, HGV Valeter/ Driver, Class 2 Driver, Class 1 Driver, Depot Driver
• Excellent customer service skills with proficiency in the completion of paperwork
• Flexibility to work overtime when required 

What you’ll be doing

• As the HGV Driver you will be responsible for the delivery and collection of HGV vehicles as well as taking workshop vehicles to the HGV Testing station
• Completion of rental related paperwork
• Valeting of HGV vehicles
• Carrying out inspections of vehicles for damage, preparing vehicles for hire, and carrying out and recording daily checks on runner vehicles
• Collecting parts for the workshop as required
• Liaising with the hire desk on a regular basis
• Generally keeping yard clean and tidy

 The main question is, what are the benefits for you?

33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).

Bonus of up to £4,000!

Salary Sacrifice pension.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave & pay.

Employee Assistance Program.

OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions.

Online health advice portal.

Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts.

Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business.

Recommend a friend bonus. (Up to £2,000!)

Death in Service (available from day one of employment).

Wellbeing programme.

Free onsite parking.

Free uniform.