Job Vacancy: Delivery Driver (HGV Qualified – Class 2 Preferred)

• Location: Spearhead Head Office, Irvine
• Job Type: Full-time (40 hours) Monday - Friday
• Salary: £27,456 + Bonus (after successful completion of probation period)

At Spearhead, we are dedicated to supporting care homes by ensuring they receive the essential products they need, exactly when they need them. Every hour of every day, those working in the care sector make an enormous contribution to the wellbeing of those they look after. It’s our job and our privilege to support them by providing a reliable and consistent service with every order and each interaction. As a Delivery Driver, you will play a crucial role in making this happen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver products to customer premises safely, accurately, and efficiently, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Drive with due care and attention, ensuring all orders arrive undamaged and are unloaded in line with health and safety standards.
• Manage both deliveries and collections while maintaining a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Plan and follow optimal routes to maximise efficiency, reduce travel time and fuel usage, and meet delivery deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and management to provide timely updates and resolve delivery-related issues.
• Use company IT systems and mobile devices to carry out vehicle checks, record deliveries (including photographic evidence), and manage daily schedules.
• Assist warehouse operations when required, including stock control and order preparation.
• Accurately complete all required administrative tasks, keeping records and documentation up to date.
• Represent the company positively, demonstrating respect, good manners, and professionalism in every interaction.
• Take ownership of personal learning and development, actively seeking opportunities to improve skills and contribute to team success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a delivery, driving, or logistics role.
• Strong awareness of road safety, tachograph rules, and health and safety procedures.
• HGV-qualified with CPC training and experience in Tacho usage.
• Ability to plan and follow efficient delivery routes.
• Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Comfortable using mobile devices, apps, and basic IT systems.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physically capable of handling and moving goods safely.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in both driving and administrative work.
• Positive, professional attitude and a willingness to support colleagues across the business.

Required Experience & Certifications:

• Valid Driving License (Essential)
• HGV License / Class 2 (Preferred)
• CPC Training (Required)
• Tacho experience (Required for HGV drivers)
• Forklift License (Preferred)
• Manual Handling Certification (Preferred)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and customer-focused team.
• Represent a company that values professionalism and integrity.
• Opportunity for skill development and career growth.

How to Apply:
Send your CV to careers@spearheadhealthcare.com or apply online at our website: Careers | Spearhead. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Please Note: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What IT and Mobile device experience do you have?

Experience:

• Delivery driver: 2 years (required)
• Multi Drop : 2 years (required)
• Customer Service: 2 years (required)
• Warehouse operations: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road