HGV Class 2 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Rushden, NN10
Employment Type: Full Time, permanent
Pay: £16.22ph

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and professional HGV Class 2 Driver to join our transport team based in Rushden, NN10. This role involves multi-drop deliveries, up to 7 drops per day across a variety of locations including Swindon, Portsmouth, Southampton, Kent and Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who is comfortable with multi-drop work and who takes pride in delivering excellent service. Our client offers flexibility across shift patterns involving day work and/or nights out for drivers who are seeking tramping. Nights out are paid at £26.20 per night out.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing up to 7 deliveries per day across assigned routes

• Operating a Class 2 vehicle in a safe and compliant manner

• Manual offloading of product using an electric pump truck

• Some deliveries will be offloaded by depot staff

• Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time

• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects

• Maintaining delivery paperwork and PODs

• Adhering to driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation

• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all delivery points

Driver Requirements

• Minimum 2 years HGV Class 2 driving experience within the UK

• Aged 25 years or over (insurance requirement)

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence

• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card

• No more than 3 penalty points

• No major endorsements (DD, DR, IN etc.)

• Comfortable with manual handling duties

• Strong reliability and time management skills

Assessment Process

All applicants will be required to complete:

• Driving assessment

• Interview with the Transport Manager

• Licence and compliance checks

Pay & Benefits

• Guaranteed 50 hours per week

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

• Healthcare scheme after 6 months service

• In-house CPC training provided

• Stable, long-term employment

• Supportive transport team environment

This role would suit an experienced multi-drop HGV Class 2 driver looking for consistent hours, guaranteed pay, and the opportunity to join a well-established and growing transport operation. </p