Class 2 Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; North Shields; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is hiring Class 2 drivers for two local sites near Newcastle. You will deliver premium homeware, kitchens, and furniture to residential clients, working with a Driver's Mate on every shift.

Flexibility is valued for weekdays and weekends. High standards of presentation and communication are required as you represent the client and The Best Connection in a professional, friendly manner on every delivery.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 2 (Category C) driving licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Excellent flexibility to take on weekdays, weekends, or a mix of both.
• Smart appearance and strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and customer‑focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium homeware, kitchens and furniture to residential clients.
• Work closely with a Driver's Mate on every shift to handle deliveries together.
• Load and offload goods using safe manual handling techniques.
• Multi-drop delivery work where care, efficiency, and accuracy are essential.
• Customer-facing role where you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and friendly manner.

Skills

Flexible availability

Smart appearance

Reliable

Strong communication

Education

Class 2 Licence (CPC & Tachograph)

Job description

Class 2 Drivers on behalf of our client, a leading

homeware and furniture business with two major local sites based near Newcastle.

Whether you are looking for steady weekday work or weekend shifts, we have

flexible options to suit your availability and get you on the road quickly.

If you're looking for consistent work as a Class 2 Driver with excellent premium overtime rates, this is a great opportunity.

The Role

Deliver premium homeware, kitchens, and furniture safely to residential clients.

Work closely with a Driver's Mate on every shift to handle deliveries together.

Load and offload goods using safe manual handling techniques.

Multi-drop delivery work where care, efficiency, and accuracy are essential.

Customer-facing role where you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and friendly manner.

The Candidate

Full UK Class 2 (Category C) driving licence with valid CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.

Excellent flexibility to take on weekdays, weekends, or a mix of both.

Smart appearance and strong communication skills.

Reliable, punctual, and customer-focused.

Physical fitness to handle heavy lifting and furniture delivery tasks alongside your mate.

Hours of Work and Pay

Flexible shift patterns with both weekday and weekend shifts available.

£14.70 per hour standard Monday to Friday rate.

£22.05 per hour (x1.5) overtime rate after 8 hours worked daily (Monday to Friday).

£22.05 per hour (x1.5) for all hours worked on Saturdays.

£29.40 per hour (x2.0) for all hours worked on Sundays.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

Continuous workflow across two local sites in Washington and North Shields.

Pension contributions.

Online payslips and holiday accrual.

Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.