HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver – Radstock, Somerset

Join one of the South West's leading logistics companies and kick-start or continue your driving career with a business offering full training, excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and genuine long-term opportunities.

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our well-established client based in Radstock, Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified drivers looking for stability, weekly pay, ongoing support and career progression within a growing transport operation.

This role would suit applicants looking for work as a LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, Multi-Drop Driver or Truck Driver.

Shift Pattern:

 • Monday to Friday
 • Flexibility required due to varying start and finish times
 • Saturday AM deliveries required on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 8)

Rates of Pay:

 • £14.50 – £18.00 per hour

Benefits:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates (PAYE – holidays accrued separately)
 • Ongoing work with full training and support
 • Weekly pay
 • Immediate starts available
 • Newly qualified drivers welcome
 • Company discounts after qualifying period
 • Staff canteen
 • Free on-site parking
 • Employee well-being programme
 • Long-term progression opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include:

 • Safely operating and driving Class 2 vehicles
 • Delivering and collecting palletised goods to and from customer sites across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Bristol
 • Completing multi-drop deliveries alongside a Driver's Mate
 • Operating tail lifts and moving palletised goods safely
 • Loading and unloading deliveries accurately and efficiently
 • Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
 • Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
 • Communicating effectively with transport teams, customers and site staff
 • Following all road transport, health and safety, and compliance procedures

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:

 • Valid UK Category C Licence
 • Valid UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
 • No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no IN, DR, DD or CD endorsements)
 • Good communication and customer service skills
 • Reliable, professional and punctual attitude
 • Good understanding of road safety and transport compliance
 • Ability to work as part of a two-person delivery team
 • Physically fit due to the nature of pallet movement and tail-lift operation

Desirable Experience:

 • Previous commercial driving or multi-drop delivery experience
 • Experience delivering palletised or bulky goods
 • Good customer-facing experience

Training:

 • Full industry-related training provided
 • Ongoing support and development throughout your assignment

Apply:

If you are looking for work as an HGV Class 2 Driver, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Timsbury

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £18.00 Per Hour

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