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HGV Class 2 Driver
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HGV Class 2 Driver
HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Carrickfergus Package: £37,000 - £38,000
Position Summary
PPG, a global organisation founded in 1882 with brands including Johnstone’s and Leyland Paint, is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver to support customer deliveries from our Carrickfergus Warehouse.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
✅ Competitive salary with yearly pay reviews ✅ Guaranteed 48 hours’ pay per week (even for part-time work) ✅ Company bonus scheme (up to 6% of annual salary) ✅ No handballing – once delivered, no need to strip items ✅ Your own lorry and electric pallet truck ✅ Modern fleet – all vehicles under 5 years old, equipped with Sat Navs, microwaves & phones ✅ Flexible working hours in a low-pressure environment ✅ 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays & Christmas) ✅ Generous pension contributions ✅ Company-funded private healthcare (extendable to family members) ✅ Staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centres ✅ Colleague recognition program with rewards ✅ Inclusive culture (rated 4.22/5 in Gallup’s Q12 Engagement Survey)
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A Day in the Life
As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your key responsibilities include:
- Delivering to customers across Ireland (start times: 04:00AM – 08:00AM)
- Completing pre-use vehicle checks
- Adhering to driver regulations and working time directives
- Loading the vehicle for the next day
- 1 overnight duty per week
Qualifications & Experience
✔ Valid HGV Class 2 Licence ✔ Multi-drop or equivalent HGV driving experience (desirable) ✔ Customer-facing approach with a professional, proactive demeanour ✔ Flexibility for early starts and overnight stays
About PPG
🌍 Vision: [WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™] PPG is a leader in innovation, sustainability and color, serving industrial, transportation, consumer and construction markets.
Our Core Principles – The PPG Way 2030
✾ We are customer champions – Proactive, bold, and trustworthy. Solving challenges to help our customers thrive. ✾ We act with purpose and speed – Agile, data-driven, and empowered to take smart risks. ✾ We are excellent operators – Productive, collaborative, and accountable. ✾ We compete to win – Future-focused, driven, and passionate about growth. ✾ We are PPG proud – Strong, united, and committed to safety, integrity, and diversity.
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- AI is used in the recruitment process to improve efficiency (though decisions are made by humans).
- Equal opportunity for all – No discrimination based on sex, race, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Accommodations available for disabled candidates – Email recruiting@ppg.com.
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