Class 2 Driver

Gi Group UK; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is recruiting a Class 2 Driver for a position based in Leamington Spa. The role offers temporary placement with a typical 06:00 start and 8 hours per shift, Monday to Friday with no weekends.

The job involves multi-drop deliveries (8–10 drops per shift) across England, with unloading by FLT and strict adherence to vehicle checks and safety protocols. A CPC/Tachograph and 2+ years Class 2 experience are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Class 2/LGV C licence entitlement.
• Hold a valid CPC and Tachograph.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Class 2 experience.
• Over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.
• Be flexible and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills; attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries, typically 8–10 drops per shift across England.
• No handball duties; all deliveries unloaded by an FLT at the delivery point.
• Safety-first approach; complete vehicle checks and defects paperwork as required.
• Maintain compliance with driving regulations; support with training during the temporary contract.

Skills

Class 2/LGV Licence

CPC

Tachograph

2 years Class 2 experience

FLT operation

Customer service

Tools

FLT (Forklift)

Job description

Class 2 Driver

• Monday to Friday (Saturday's also available) - £16.81 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay.

Class 2 Driver - Shifts and Hours

• Monday to Friday - no weekends!
• Start Time: 06:00 am * 8 hours guaranteed per shift

Location: Leamington Spa

This role is commutable from: Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Banbury, Kenilworth, Wellesbourne, Stratford-upon-Avon, Southam and the other surrounding areas.

GI Group are recruiting for a Class 2 Driver for a position with our client based in Leamington Spa. The ideal candidate will be placed with our well-established client as a temporary worker, to support with their peak between now and Christmas. The Class 1 Driver will be placed on a temporary contract.

Class 2 Driver - The Role

This role consists of multi-drop delivery work consisting of packaging distribution, normally two runs with an average of 8-10 drops per shift.

The driver is responsible for transporting palletised packaging across England, there will be no handball duties, all deliveries will be unloaded by an FLT at delivery point.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring safe loading and operation of the vehicle, undertaking vehicle checks to ensure safety and to prevent breakdowns and complying with driving regulations. This is a temporary position, and training will be provided on the job. The driver will need to be confident in completing vehicle checks and completing any required defects paperwork.

The Perfect Candidate

• Will hold a Class 2/LGV C licence entitlement
• Will hold a valid CPC and Tachograph
• Will have a minimum of 2 years' Class 2 experience
• Will be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.
• Will be flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and an attention to detail is essential.

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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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