Job Description 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 timeframes Acting as Team Leader when nominated, supervising assistants and conducting safety briefings Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001 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.