HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

Driver Hire Southampton is offering an excellent opportunity for experienced and newly qualified drivers to join our client, a respected business in the wholesale industry. Whether you're looking for a fresh start or to begin your HGV career, we'd love to hear from you!

About this Class 2 role:

• 12-week temp to perm
• Monday to Friday (6:00am- 4:00pm with potential overtime)
• Multidrop delivery of customer orders, transported in cages and on pallets, to independent convenience stores and PFS
• Loading and unloading the lorry

What we require from you as a Class 2 Driver:

• Full UK Class 2 driving licence with valid CPC and Tacho card
• Excellent time keeping and customer service skills
• Own transport to commute to and from work due to the location of our client
• Confident in operating tail lifts and pump trucks as well as using ratchet straps
• Happy performing manual handling and heavy lifting duties when required
• Capability of working independently as well as part of the team
• Newly qualified drivers welcome to apply!

Benefits of working with Driver Hire Southampton:

• PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment method (payment inclusive of holiday pay)
• Onsite parking
• Training provided by our client
• Opportunity of securing a permanent role after 12 weeks for the right candidate
• Guaranteed minimum pay of 8 hours per day
• Training and development opportunities - access discounted CPC courses and licence upgrades
• 24/7 assistance from our inhouse team

Our roles are easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, and surrounding areas. Driver Hire Southampton is a trusted local agency, offering a range of temporary and ongoing driving opportunities to suit your needs.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£40,000 Per Month

Published at

25-05-2026

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