ADR Driver

Job description

• HGV Class 2 ADR (Packages) Driver Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
• Cranbrook, Kent
• Temp to perm
• £19.41 £21.75 per hour | Overtime £29.12£32.63 per hour

Driver Hire Ashford & Tonbridge are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Class 2 ADR (Packages) Driver based in Cranbrook.

This is an excellent temporary to permanent opportunity, with the successful candidate joining the client on a permanent contract after a successful 12-week qualifying period. If you're looking for regular hours, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established company, we'd love to hear from you.

Newly qualified ADR licence holders are encouraged to apply.

Working Hours

- 42.5 hours per week

- 6:00am starts, Monday to Friday (please let us know if you are interested in nights, as this may be possible)

- Some Saturday work required

- Overtime paid after 42.5 hours

Pay & Benefits

- £19.41 £21.75 per hour

- Overtime paid at £29.12£32.63 per hour

- Temporary to permanent opportunity after 12 weeks

- Free on-site parking

- PPE provided

- Full training and ongoing support

- Accrued or advanced holiday pay during the temporary period

What You'll Need

- HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence

- Valid Driver CPC

- Digital Tachograph Card

- ADR (Packages) licence

- A minimum of 90 days' HGV driving experience within the last 12 months (insurance requirement)

- No more than 6 penalty points

- No DD or DR convictions within the last year

Your Responsibilities

- Complete multi-drop deliveries of gas cylinders to residential and commercial customers, including rural locations

- Carry out manual handling as part of your daily duties

- Deliver excellent customer service at every delivery point

- Work safely, professionally and in line with all company procedures and transport legislation

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected employer on a temporary to permanent basis. You'll benefit from consistent full-time hours, competitive rates of pay, comprehensive training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after just 12 weeks.

Apply Now

This role is available immediately, subject to a successful interview.

The role may suit candidates living in Cranbrook, Ashford, Hawkhurst, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Crowborough, Battle, Hastings and the surrounding areas.

If you're interested in this opportunity, apply online today and a member of the Driver Hire Ashford & Tonbridge team will be in touch to discuss your application.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cranbrook

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

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