About this role
HGV Class 2 Driver – Burton-on-Trent – £16.25 Per Hour – Ongoing Work
People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our client's growing transport operation based in Burton-on-Trent, covering the surrounding areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading retail companies, offering £16.25 per hour, weekly pay, immediate starts, full training and ongoing work beyond the Christmas period. This is not temporary Christmas cover.
£16.25 Per Hour | Ongoing Work Beyond Christmas | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts | Full Training | Free Parking
This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as an HGV Class 2 Driver, LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, Rigid HGV Driver or Multi-Drop Delivery Driver.
Shifts
- Early morning starts between 01:30 and 04:00
- Flexibility required within the start-time window
- Occasional planned nights out may be required
- Expenses for planned nights out paid in advance
- Ongoing work beyond the Christmas period
Rates of Pay
- £16.25 per hour
- PAYE – holiday pay accrued separately
- Weekly pay
Benefits
As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive:
- Ongoing work beyond the Christmas period
- Weekly pay
- Immediate starts available
- Full industry-related training and ongoing support
- Staff canteen
- Free on-site parking
- Employee well-being programme
- Opportunities for long-term progression
Day-to-Day Duties
As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Safely operating HGV Class 2 vehicles to and from delivery locations
- Delivering goods using roller cages
- Completing loading and unloading duties safely and accurately
- Carrying out some manual handling and handball duties
- Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects to management
- Following road traffic legislation and transport safety procedures
- Maintaining accurate delivery records and paperwork
- Communicating effectively with transport teams, customers and site staff
Essential Skills
To be successful as an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:
- Valid UK Category C driving licence
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than six penalty points for minor offences
- No IN, DR, DD or CD driving offence codes
- Understanding of road safety and driver compliance
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, professional and punctual attitude
- Flexibility to work early morning starts
- Willingness to undertake occasional planned nights out
- Ability to carry out manual handling and handball duties safely
Desirable Experience
- Previous commercial HGV Class 2 driving experience
- Previous multi-drop or retail delivery experience
- Experience delivering goods using roller cages
- Experience handling large or bulky goods
- Good customer interaction and service skills
Training Provided
- Full industry-related training provided
- Ongoing support and development throughout your assignment
Apply
If you are an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing work in Burton-on-Trent, with excellent hourly pay, immediate starts and opportunities for long-term progression, apply today!
This is ongoing work beyond Christmas, not temporary Christmas cover.
Click Apply Now to submit your application, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.