HGV Driver

HGV Driver / Handler

Location:

South East (coverage up to Northampton)
Base Requirement:
Must be commutable to Ashford, Feltham
Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours:

45 hours per week (overtime available) Overnight stays in hotels included
Start: ASAP

The Role

We are seeking a professional and reliable HGV Driver / Handler to join our team, covering the South East and up to Northampton. This is a hands-on role involving not just driving, but also delivery, positioning, installation, and handling of high-value customer equipment across the UK.

This position requires DIY Tool skills, flexibility, physical capability, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Daily driving duties within the UK in any vehicle class permitted by your licence
Conducting vehicle checks in line with company policy and reporting defects, incidents, and near-misses
Supporting the loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring equipment is secure and fit for transit
Delivery, collection, positioning, installation and de-installation of customer equipment
Manual handling, lifting and carrying (heavy lifting involved)
Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness
Completing all required job documentation (delivery/collection notes, RAMS, bill of materials, timesheets, etc.)
Updating and completing jobs via driver PDA
Reporting delays, damage, or scope changes within required time frames
Acting as Team Leader when nominated, supervising assistants and conducting safety briefings
Ensuring compliance with ISO
9001 and ISO
14001 standards
Keeping tachograph and driver card downloads up to date
Maintaining fuel levels (minimum half tank) and vehicle readiness for next user
Labelling, quarantining and reporting damaged equipment
Escalating ongoing training needs Requirements

Valid HGV licence
No more than 6 penalty points
No previous driving bans
Ability to pass a criminal record check
Flexible with working hours and regular overnight stays
Physically fit and capable of heavy manual handling
Strong paperwork and administrative accuracy
Good customer-facing communication skills
Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
Knowledge of:
Health & Safety legislation
Tachograph regulations
Working Time Directive Experience transporting and delivering high-value systems is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

£36,000 per annum
Overtime opportunities
Stable, full-time role
Varied and engaging work
Immediate start available

If you are an experienced HGV driver looking for a hands-on role with responsibility, variety, and opportunity for overtime, we encourage you to apply to speak to Gabriella Saunders from ACS Staffing Solutions