HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

Pay:£14.00 per hour

Job Description:

Job Description:HGV Class 2 Driver

Location:East Manchester

Duration:Full-time/Permanent

Driver Hire are recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver. This is a hands-on role involving multiple daily collections and deliveries.

• 1 to 3 nights out per week.
• Experience with tail lift unloading.
• Availability to work one weekend in four if needed (either Saturday or Sunday, paid at 1.5x)
• Pay: £14.00 per hour
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Night out allowance: £25.00
• Truck parking paid for
• Attendance bonus: £60.00 per month (paid every six months; applicable after a three-month probation period)
• Enrollment in company healthcare package (available after a three-month probation period)

Duties:

• Carrying out deliveries and collections to and from various business premises.
• Completing the correct documentation when collecting and delivering goods.
• Verifying the contents of your delivery and taking precise instructions into account.
• Ensuring that the goods carried on board are secure inside the vehicle.
• Being comfortable with driving in heavy traffic or potentially unsociable hours.
• Clearly communicating with line managers and advising of delays, accidents and other traffic situations.
• Driving in a safe manner, while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations at all times.
• Completing regular in-depth vehicle inspections.
• Report any mechanical problems or defects found in your vehicle.
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-kept.

Key Skills & Experience:

• A valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
• One Year previous driving experience is preferred.
• Valid CPC & Medical - qualified to drive Class 2 vehicles.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-house and customer facing.
• Exceptional customer service.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A sense of pride in what we do, and to be able to carry yourself in a professional manner at all times.

Contract is variable hours but all of our drivers average 50 - 55 hours each week.

Join a growing team with progression opportunities.

Health & wellbeing scheme with treatment cover and retail discounts.

Additional company benefits available.

If youd like to discuss our HGV Class 2 Driver before applying, call Gareth, Tia, or Lincoln between 08:0016:00, MonFri.

Benefits:

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-05-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English