Class 2 HGV Driver (Live Events / Television)
Job description
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Class 2 HGV Driver (Live Events / Television)
£38,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Flexible Hours + Company Benefits
Chessington (London Travel)
Are you a Class 2 HGV Driver with a valid CPC? Are you looking for a full time, permanent role with a growing business in the live events industry, offering stability, local patch, flexible hours and overtime?
This market leading broadcast rental company provides equipment for live events and television studios across London and around the UK. They have experienced steady growth since their establishment and have recently been acquired by a global audio company, giving them long term stability, investment and exciting growth plans.
In this role, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of broadcast and audio equipment to clients across London, with occasional trips further afield. You will assist with the loading and unloading, documentation and route planning / logistics. This role is a 40 hour week, with flexible hours and the opportunity to do overtime during busy periods.
This role would suit an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver with a valid CPC, looking for a secure role with a competitive package and regular routes.
THE ROLE
* Delivering broadcast equipment to studios across London.
* Operating vehicle in line with company and legal requirements
* 40 hours per week - flexible hours in line with tacho rules.
THE PERSON
* HGV Class 2 / Category C unrestricted
* Valid CPC Qualification Card
* Happy to drive around London
Reference Number: 24390D
Keywords: HGV, LGV, Class 2, CPC, Driver, London, Transport, Logistics, Events, Live Events, Audio, Broadcast, London, Surrey, Kingston, Esher, Weybridge
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
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🚛 Highlight your Class 2 HGV licence and CPC qualification prominently as these are essential requirements
📍 Emphasise your London driving experience and knowledge of the area as this role involves regular London deliveries
📋 Include any experience with equipment handling, loading/unloading, or working in events/broadcast industry
⏰ Mention your flexibility with working hours and availability for overtime during busy periods
🎯 Quantify your driving experience: "5+ years Class 2 HGV driving with clean licence record"
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- •Operated Class 2 HGV across London delivering broadcast equipment to 15+ television studios, maintaining 99% on-time delivery rate
- •Managed loading and securing of £50,000+ audio equipment per trip, achieving zero damage claims over 18-month period
- •Completed 45+ hours weekly including overtime during peak live events season, maintaining full CPC compliance and tachograph regulations
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Ernest Gordon Recruitment's Class 2 HGV Driver position immediately caught my attention as it combines my commercial driving expertise with the dynamic live events and broadcast industry. My Class 2 HGV licence and valid CPC qualification align perfectly with your essential requirements for delivering broadcast equipment across London.
My background in commercial driving and equipment handling would enable me to safely transport delicate broadcast equipment whilst maintaining the flexible schedule and overtime availability your growing business requires.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with tachograph regulations during your shifts?
- ›What's your experience with route planning for London deliveries?
- ›How do you handle the loading and securing of delicate broadcast equipment?
- ›What checks do you perform before starting your daily vehicle inspection?
- ›How do you manage your CPC hours and stay compliant with regulations?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to deliver equipment to a tight deadline
- ›How do you handle driving in heavy London traffic?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt to changing delivery schedules
- ›How do you ensure customer satisfaction when delivering equipment?
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety issue and how you handled it
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to deliver equipment to a tight deadline
How do you handle driving in heavy London traffic?