HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver - Widnes, Cheshire

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver to join our well-established client based in Widnes, Cheshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, Monday to Friday work, and long-term stability with a leading company in the industry.

This role would particularly suit applicants with previous experience as a LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver or Truck Driver.

Rates of Pay:

• £16.90 per hour (standard hours, Monday to Friday)
• £19.79 per hour (overtime paid after 42 hours)
• Weekly pay

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 04:00 and 07:00

Benefits:

Your benefits as an HGV Class 2 Driver are:

• Ongoing, long-term position with a leading logistics provider
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• First-day assessment and training provided as required
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Day-to-Day Duties:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will work:

• Driving Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently on Monday to Friday shifts
• Completing between 5 and 12 product deliveries to stores across the UK each day
• Ensuring all loads are maintained at the correct temperatures and are safe and secure throughout transit
• Safely unloading cages using a tail lift and delivering into stores
• Completing all required paperwork accurately

Essential Skills:

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

• A minimum of 24 months' experience driving Category C vehicles
• A valid UK Category C Driving Licence
• A valid CPC Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no DR10, DG10, IN10, or TT99 endorsements)
• No major endorsement codes
• Strong customer service skills

Desirable Experience:

• Multi-drop store delivery experience
• Previous experience within a retail distribution environment
• Experience operating tail lifts
• Experience completing temperature-controlled deliveries

Training:

• First-day driving assessment
• Training provided as and when required
• Ongoing industry-related training and support

Apply:

If you are ready to take on this opportunity as an HGV Class 2 Driver, apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Widnes

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £16.00 and £19.00 Per Hour

Published at

18-09-2026

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