About the Role
The Role
Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you’ll be driving our modern HGV fleet either independently or as part of a two-person crew. No two days are the same — you’ll be delivering across the UK, representing the company at customer sites, and playing a key role in keeping freight moving.
This is a full-time role (minimum 40 hours per week) with regular overtime available. Flexibility is important, as start times can vary between early mornings and later departures.
There will be regular nights out, with night-out allowances fully paid.
What You’ll Be Doing
Driving Class 2 HGV vehicles safely and professionally
Completing UK-wide deliveries and collections
Accurately completing and returning paperwork
Delivering excellent customer service at every stop
Staying overnight when routes require (allowances paid)
What We Offer
Immediate start available
Company vehicle
Fuel and insurance provided
Regular overtime opportunities
Regular nights out with paid night-out allowance
A stable role within a growing logistics business
Supportive management and team environment
If you're a professional driver who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company, Orbital Direct Ltd could be the right move for you.
Requirements
Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
Valid CPC qualification
The ability to be out all week if necessary.
Digital Tachograph card
Smartphone with internet access
Flexible and dependable approach to working hours
Physically fit and ready for a hands-on role
Professional, punctual, and customer-focused
Strong communication and organisational skills
About the Company
Orbital Direct is a Loughborough-based logistics company offering same-day and UK transport, international freight forwarding and warehousing. Operating from multiple sites in Loughborough, we help businesses across the UK and overseas move and store their goods reliably, with a personal service you won’t get from the big carriers.