Class 2 & 7.5T

The Best Connection Group Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay accrued weekly

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting reliable Class 2 and 7.5 Tonne Drivers for Preston, Lancashire. The role involves deliveries and collections across Lancashire, with handballing and loading/unloading duties where required.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain safety and compliance, and provide excellent customer service. This hands-on driving position offers consistent work across Lancashire, with competitive hourly rates and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of relevant driving experience.
• Valid Category C driving licence for Class 2 roles or Category C1 for 7.5 tonne roles.
• Driver CPC where required.
• Digital tachograph card where required.
• Good road safety understanding and vehicle checks.
• Ability to perform manual handling/handballing.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries and collections across Lancashire.
• Drive Class 2 or 7.5 tonne vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Complete daily vehicle checks before/after journeys and report defects.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and compliant with regulations.
• Load/unload goods, including manual handling/handballing where required.
• Secure loads and transport goods without damage.
• Complete delivery/collection notes and paperwork.
• Follow planned routes and delivery schedules.
• Communicate professionally with customers and transport team.
• Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Category C driving licence

Category C1 driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Job description

HGV Class 2 & 7.5 Tonne Drivers Wanted - Preston

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Pay Rates:

Class 2 (Category C): £16.36 per hour

7.5 Tonne (Category C1): £16.05 per hour

Start Time: 08:30 AM

Area: Deliveries and collections across Lancashire

The Role

We are currently recruiting reliable and experienced

Class 2 and 7.5 Tonne Drivers for a client based in Preston. The role involves carrying out deliveries and collections across Lancashire, providing excellent customer service and ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on driving role, which includes

handballing and the loading and unloading of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out deliveries and collections across Lancashire.
• Driving Class 2 or 7.5 tonne vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Completing daily vehicle checks before and after journeys, reporting any defects or maintenance issues.
• Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and comply with road safety regulations.
• Loading and unloading goods, including manual handling and handballing where required.
• Securing loads safely and ensuring goods are transported without damage.
• Completing delivery notes, collection paperwork and other relevant documentation.
• Following planned routes and delivery schedules.
• Communicating professionally with customers and the transport team.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle.
• Complying with drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and working time requirements, where applicable.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

A minimum of 12 months' relevant driving experience.

• A valid

Category C driving licence for Class 2 positions, or a valid

Category C1 driving licence for 7.5 tonne positions.

• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC), where required.
• A valid digital tachograph card, where required for the vehicle and operation.
• A good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks.
• The ability to carry out manual handling and handballing duties.
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Consistent delivery and collection work across Lancashire.
• The opportunity to work with an established operation in Preston.
• Holiday pay is accrued weekly