HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Newtownards

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing date: June 18, 2026

Your responsibilities

We are currently looking for a HGV Class 2 Driver to join us here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK! In this role you will be ensuring safe delivery and transport of tKMUK products to clients and other warehouses with positivity and efficiency to ensure customer happiness. This role will be transporting goods from both of Newtownards and Dunmurry sites.

 40 hours a week shift pattern with a daily 45 minute paid break:

Mon-Fri  Working between the hours of 6am-4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

Main duties:

• Inspect the vehicle ensuring it is safe to drive
• Check the load is secure. Particularly that the loaded goods conform to the paperwork and that the load is safe and will not cause damage to goods
• Driving the Company's vehicle or hired vehicles for the delivery and collection of goods
• Complying with all legal requirements covering the use of the vehicle, particularly with regard to hours of work, tachographs, defect reports and the law of the road
• Daily vehicle check
• Upkeep the cleanliness of the vehicle
• Obtaining legible signatures for goods delivered and accounting for all paperwork
• Seek approval before collecting any material from a customer
• Collecting reusable packing from customers when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential experience, skills and knowledge:

• Valid Class C + E driving licence
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• A positive attitude and be extremely reliable
• Good attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Understand the different Tachograph modes and how to use them appropriately
• Max 6 points on driving licence

Benefits

Your benefits with us

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
• Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal
• Rewards Portal
• Company events
• Company share schemes
• Christmas Closedown

About thyssenkrupp Materials UK

thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in;  Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://thyssenkruppcareers.co.uk/postings/8ea23207-26af-49cd-9403-6dd8c4a1268c

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