Class 2 driver

Gi Group; Ipswich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking experienced Class 2 drivers in Bury St Edmunds for a temp-to-perm role, offering competitive rates. Responsibilities include safe driving, loading/unloading, and maintaining a professional attitude. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits like on-site parking and weekly bookings.

Benefits

On-site parking

Weekly bookings

Permanent role

Qualifications

• Class 2 UK licence with 6 months experience required.
• No more than 6 penalty points, no serious endorsements.
• Must be able to operate tail-lifts and perform loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• 3-10 drops per shift with handballloading/unloading.
• 10-12 hours average shift length.
• Day and night shifts available on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Professional attitude

Willingness to work weekends

Education

CPC certification

Valid Digi Tacho

Job description

Gi Group are looking for experienced Class 2 drivers in Bury St Edmunds, for a temp to perm role

Pay rate for Class 2 Driver:
* Days £16.39 including holiday pay whilst with Gi (PAYE only no umbrellas)
* Nights £18.03 including holiday pay whilst with Gi (PAYE only no umbrellas)

Shifts for class 2 Driver:
* Day shift: 4 out of 7, including weekends, 04:30-07:00 starts
* Night shift : 3-5 out of 7, including weekends, 22:00-23:59 starts, no Saturday night work

HGV Class 2 Driver - Key Duties
* 3-10 drops per shifts
* Handball/loading and unloading
* 10-12 hours average shift length

We need drivers with the below:
* Class 2 UK licence, 6 months experience
* Current and valid CPC and Digi Tacho
* No more than 6 penalty points (no IN/DR/CD/DD/BA/TT endorsements on licence)
* Professional attitude
* Willingness and ability to move cages, using tail-lifts and loading/unloading
* Ability to work weekends essential

Assessment and 2 days of training required, this will be paid if successful

Benefits for Class 2 driver
* On-site parking
* Weekly bookings
* Permanent role

If you are interested in this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV or call Maria or Emma on (phone number removed) - option 2
Drivers & logistics professionals wanted for temporary & permanent vacancies before your name, location and driving licence category

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Class 2 driver

Company:

Gi Group

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 20th 2025

Sector:

Distribution

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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