Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.91 per hour

Guaranteed 42.5-hour week

£80 overnight allowance

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Well-maintained vehicles

Supportive working environment

Potential UK delivery work in the near

Job summary

Driver Hire Belfast, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced Class 2 (Category C) Driver based in Mallusk for tyre deliveries across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Occasional overnight stays may be required, with potential for UK deliveries once established.

The role offers a guaranteed 42.5-hour week, £15.91 per hour, and an £80 overnight allowance in a well‑established tyre distribution business with modern vehicles and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification card is mandatory.
• Digital tachograph card is mandatory.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland geography.
• Good communication and organisational skills; flexible and professional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tyres safely and efficiently to customers across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Load and unload tyres, with manual handling involved.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Provide a high level of customer service at delivery locations.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph, and road transport regulations.

Education

UK HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 2 Driver (Category C) – Tyre Deliveries

The Opportunity

Driver Hire Belfast is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and reliable Class 2 (Category C) Driver based in Mallusk.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business specialising in tyre distribution, offering a guaranteed working week, competitive pay, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

The successful candidate will initially be responsible for deliveries throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Occasional overnight stays may be required. There is also the potential for UK delivery work once established within the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tyres safely and efficiently to customers across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Load and unload tyres, with manual handling involved
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Provide a high level of customer service at all delivery locations
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph, and road transport regulations

Requirements

• Full UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
• Good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and professional attitude
• Willingness to undertake occasional overnight stays

What’s on Offer?

• £15.91 per hour
• Guaranteed 42.5-hour working week
• £80 overnight allowance
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Well-maintained vehicles
• Supportive working environment
• Potential opportunity for UK delivery work in the future