Class 2 Driver

Manpower; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Bonus after 12 months’ service

Full training and support

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Multi-Drop Driver in Southampton. The role involves delivering and collecting palletised freight across the local area within a pallet network, providing excellent customer service and ensuring deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.

The position is full-time and permanent, with Monday to Friday day shifts, home every night, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification essential.
• Digital Tachograph card required.
• Good driving record preferred (≤6 points).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out multi-drop deliveries and collections across the local area.
• Drive a Class 2 curtain-side vehicle safely and professionally.
• Complete 12–16 deliveries and collections per day.
• Load/unload palletised freight using tail lifts and pump trucks.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Use handheld devices for proofs of delivery signatures.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and delivery records.
• Provide excellent customer service at each delivery point.

Skills

Valid Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Clean driving record

Customer service

Self-motivated

Job description

Class 2 Multi-Drop Driver - Southampton

£15.00 - £16.50 per hour DoE + Overtime Available Full Time | Permanent | Monday-Friday

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established logistics business in Southampton for an experienced Class 2 Multi-Drop Driver . This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for stable, local work with the benefit of being home every night . Working within a pallet network operation, you'll be responsible for delivering and collecting palletised freight across Southampton and surrounding SO postcode areas, providing excellent customer service while ensuring deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.

What's on Offer?

• £15.00 - £16.50 DoE per hour
• Monday-Friday day shifts
• 1 Saturday in every 4-5 weeks paid at £20.00 per hour
• Home every night
• Overtime opportunities available
• Permanent position
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Bonus incentive after 12 months' service
• Full training and ongoing support

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out multi-drop deliveries and collections across the local area
• Driving a Class 2 curtain-side vehicle safely and professionally
• Completing 12-16 deliveries and collections per day
• Loading and unloading palletised freight using tail lifts and pump trucks
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
• Using handheld devices to collect proof of delivery signatures
• Managing delivery routes efficiently and meeting customer deadlines
• Maintaining accurate paperwork and delivery records
• Providing excellent customer service at every delivery point

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good driving record with no more than 6 points preferred
• Previous multi-drop driving experience beneficial
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
• Pallet network experience advantageous but not essential