Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up bonus

Weekly pay

PAYE options

Competitive pay rates

24/7 support

CPC training & licence upgrades

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Onsite parking

Job summary

Driver Hire Winchester is seeking an experienced Class 2 (Cat C) Driver for a general haulage operator. You will deliver palletised freight nationwide, starting early and working weekdays with some Saturdays on a rota. Expect long-distance UK runs, load-securing duties, and routine vehicle checks.

Benefits include a £250 sign-up bonus after 10 shifts, weekly pay, PAYE options, competitive rates, 24/7 in-house support, CPC training, 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Hold a Full UK Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho Card.
• Minimum 2 years' Class 2 driving experience.
• Experience securing and strapping loads.
• Experience driving 18T or 26T curtain-side tail-lift vehicles.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palletised freight to commercial customers across the UK.
• Work Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays on rota.
• Start around 7:15am and perform long-distance journeys.
• Unload using pump truck; some sites may use forklift.
• Operate 18T or 26T curtain-side tail-lift vehicles.
• Secure loads and complete daily vehicle checks and paperwork.
• Maintain professional and safe conduct at all times.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

CPC

Digi Tacho

Driving Experience

Load Security

Tail-Lift Vehicle

Drivers Hours

Communication

Independence

Job description

Salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per year

35000 - 40000 USD / Year

Full Time

Permanent

Eastleigh

Posted on 9 October 2026

Class 2 HGV Driver – General Haulage

Driver Hire Winchester is recruiting for an experienced Class 2 (Cat C) Driver on behalf of a leading general haulage company. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and established operation, delivering palletised freight to commercial customers across the UK.

The Role

• Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays on a rota
• 7:15am start time
• Long-distance deliveries across the UK
• Delivering palletised freight to commercial customers
• Using a pump truck to unload pallets, with some sites providing forklift unloading
• Driving 18T or 26T curtain-side vehicles with tail lifts
• Strapping and securing loads safelyCompleting daily vehicle checks and required paperwork
• Working professionally and safely at all times

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho Card
• Minimum 2 years' Class 2 driving experience
• Experience securing and strapping loads
• Previous experience driving 18T or 26T curtain-side tail-lift vehicles
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and professionally

Why Drive with Driver Hire?

• £250 sign-up bonus after your first 10 shifts
• Weekly pay
• PAYE & PAYE Advanced options
• Competitive rates of pay
• 24/7 support from our dedicated in-house team
• CPC training and licence upgrades through Driver Hire Training
• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking available