Class 2 Driver

Proman; Heyrod; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nights out bonus

Bank holiday bonus

Fully paid training

Job summary

Proman UK is actively recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV/LGV C drivers to support a Heywood-based client. The role offers a flexible 4-day work week with a published rota, including nights out when required, and routes across the UK.

Regular shifts start between 00:00 and 03:00, with 8–15 hour patterns and typically around 50 hours per week across 4 days. Training is fully paid, and overtime may be available on rest days.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence with a minimum of 12 months experience.
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Ability and willingness to complete nights out.
• LTD Company drivers cannot be accepted for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customer sites, including deliveries outside normal trading hours.
• Safe and professional operation of a Class 2 vehicle.
• Access delivery locations using provided keys and instructions.
• Unload products from the vehicle and move stock using a sack truck.
• Place products into designated storage areas and complete delivery paperwork and compliance requirements.

Skills

Valid Class 2 Driving Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Good communication skills

Reliable and flexible

Nights out willingness

Job description

Location: Heywood
Job Type: Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Any 4 Days from 7

AM Shifts (22:45 - Midday)

• £19.50 per hour
• £24.85 per hour including holiday pay

Additional Payments

• Nights Out Bonus: £28.79 per night (if required)
• Bank Holiday Bonus

About the Role

Proman UK, acting as an Employment Business, is currently recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV / LGV C Drivers to support our client based in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established distribution operation delivering products to retail outlets across the UK.

The role offers a flexible 4-day working week with a published rota provided one week in advance, allowing drivers to plan their work-life balance effectively.

Shift Pattern

• Any 4 days out of 7
• Sunday is typically a scheduled rest day
• Additional two consecutive rest days during the week
• Client operation runs Monday to Saturday
• Example rota:Weekly rotas are published one week in advance
  • Sunday - Off
  • Monday - Work
  • Tuesday - Work
  • Wednesday - Off
  • Thursday - Off
  • Friday - Work
  • Saturday - Work
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts on scheduled rest days when available
• Occasional Sunday work may be available for specific routes requiring an overnight stay.

Start Times & Hours

• Regular start times between 00:00 and 03:00 am
• Flexibility around preferred start times where operationally possible
• Shifts range from 8 hours up to the legal maximum of 15 hours
• Most drivers working this pattern average around 50 hours per week across 4 working days
• Typically completing 3 to 5 deliveries per shift

Duties

You will be responsible for delivering products to customer sites, with many deliveries taking place outside normal trading hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safe and professional operation of a Class 2 vehicle
• Accessing delivery locations using provided keys and instructions
• Unloading products from the vehicle
• Using a sack truck to move stock into customer premises
• Placing products into designated storage areas
• Completing all delivery paperwork and compliance requirements

Nights Out

Availability to complete nights out is essential, although the client will always try to accommodate driver preferences wherever possible.

Current routes may include:

• Northern Ireland - 2 nights out
• Scotland - 1 to 4 nights out

Training

Fully paid training is provided for the right candidate and typically takes around 2 weeks to complete, ensuring you are confident with routes, delivery procedures and customer site access requirements.

This is a physically demanding role.

Drivers will be required to manually unload products from the vehicle and transport them into customer premises using a sack truck. Candidates should be comfortable with regular manual handling and physical work.

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence with a min of 12 months experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Ability and willingness to complete nights out
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties

Please note: Unfortunately, LTD Company drivers cannot be accepted for this assignment.

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