HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver - Warrington, Cheshire

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

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, paid breaks, guaranteed minimum shift pay and ongoing work with a leading logistics business.

This role would suit candidates with experience as an LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver or Truck Driver.

Rates of Pay:

• £17.13 per hour (standard 48 hours)
• £25.70 per hour (overtime after 48 hours)
• Minimum of 12 hours paid per shift
• All breaks fully paid

Shift Pattern:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will work:

• Working five days out of seven (including some weekend working)
• AM shifts: 01:00 - 04:00 start times
• PM shifts: 14:00 - 18:00 start times

Benefits:

Your benefits as an HGV Class 2 Driver are:

• Ongoing work with a leading company in the industry
• Excellent hourly rates
• Minimum 12 hours paid per shift
• All breaks paid
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive training programme
• Opportunity to work with an established and reputable business

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as an HGV Class 2 Driver are:

• Working rotating shift patterns
• Driving Category C vehicles safely and efficiently
• Completing 6-7 product deliveries to stores across the UK each day
• Ensuring all loads are maintained at the correct temperatures throughout the journey
• Safely unloading cages using a tail lift and delivering them into stores
• Taking photographs to document successful deliveries
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery locations
• Reporting any customer concerns promptly to management
• Completing vehicle checks and reporting defects where necessary

Essential Skills:

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

• A minimum of six months' experience as a Class 2 Driver
• A valid UK Category C Driving Licence
• A valid CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences
• No major endorsements, including DR10, DG10, IN10 or TT99
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability

Training:

• First-day assessment
• Two weeks of training alongside an experienced permanent team member
• Industry-related training provided
• Ongoing support and development throughout your assignment

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

Warrington

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £17.00 and £25.00 Per Hour

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