HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

HGV class 2 - Multi drop Driver

Salary: £43,290 per year
Hourly Rate: £18-£19 per hour
Hours: 06:45 - 17:45
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: London & surrounding areas
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and professional 18T Multi-Drop HGV Driver to join a busy delivery operation.

You will be responsible for safely and efficiently completing multiple deliveries each day across London and surrounding areas. The role primarily involves driving an 18-tonne HGV, although you may also be required to operate other vehicles, including 3.5-tonne vans, where you hold the appropriate licence and are authorised to do so.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced driver who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining high driving standards and working safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate an 18-tonne HGV and other authorised company vehicles.

• Complete multiple local deliveries across London and surrounding areas.

• Follow daily delivery schedules, routes and manifests.

• Ensure goods are transported and delivered safely and carefully.

• Check deliveries against paperwork or electronic delivery information.

• Obtain proof of delivery where required.

• Report delays, failed deliveries, shortages, damages or other issues promptly.

• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers.

• Complete daily vehicle and safety checks before driving.

• Report vehicle defects, damage, accidents or safety concerns immediately.

• Comply with road traffic legislation, drivers' hours, working time and tachograph requirements.

• Correctly operate tachograph equipment and maintain required records.

• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles when required.

• Ensure loads are secure and appropriately distributed.

• Handle boxes, cartons, sacks and other goods safely.

• Support warehouse and depot operations during quieter driving periods.

• Follow all health & safety, manual-handling and food-hygiene procedures.

• Maintain good attendance, punctuality and communication.

Requirements



Essential

• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.

• Valid Driver CPC where legally required.

• Valid Digital Tachograph Card where required.

• Previous HGV driving experience.

• Experience in multi-drop delivery work or the ability to work effectively in a multi-drop environment.

• Good understanding of road safety and transport compliance.

• Good communication and customer-service skills.

• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.

• Physically capable of loading, unloading and moving stock.

Desirable

• Previous experience in food distribution, wholesale or a similar delivery environment.

• Good geographical knowledge of London and surrounding areas.

• Experience completing multiple local deliveries to demanding schedules.

What We Offer

• £18-£19 per hour

• £43,290 annual salary

• Full-time, permanent employment

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• 06:45 - 17:45 working hours

• Holiday entitlement

• Workplace pension

• Training and development opportunities

• Ongoing driver and transport compliance training

Important Information

Although this is an 18T Multi-Drop Driver position, drivers may be required to operate different vehicles depending on operational requirements. This can include an 18-tonne HGV, 3.5-tonne van or another suitable vehicle for which the driver is appropriately licensed, trained and authorised.

If you are an experienced, dependable HGV driver looking for a full-time multi-drop driving position, we would love to hear from you get in touch on - 01905 20547

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North West London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £18.00 and £19.00 Per Hour

Published at

19-08-2026

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