Class 2 Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Consultant support

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting Class 2 Drivers for a leading homeware and furniture business with two major local sites near Newcastle. It offers flexible weekday and weekend shifts to suit your availability and get you on the road quickly.

As a Class 2 Driver you will deliver premium homeware, work with a Driver's Mate, load and unload safely, and perform multi-drop deliveries while representing the client and The Best Connection professionally.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 2 licence with CPC and Tachograph cards required.
• Flexibility to cover weekdays, weekends, or a mix.
• Smart appearance and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium homeware, kitchens and furniture to residential clients.
• Work with a Driver's Mate on every shift to complete deliveries.
• Load and offload goods using safe manual handling.
• Perform multi-drop deliveries with care, efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain a professional, friendly customer-facing role for client and company.

Skills

Flexibility

Smart appearance

Reliable

Physical fitness

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

Digital Tachograph cards

CPC

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting 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.
• 24/7 consultant support.
• Pension contributions.
• Online payslips and holiday accrual.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme.