Class 2 Driver Nights

The Best Connection; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,419 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Pension contributions

Online payslips and holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing assignments

Perks at Work access

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Class 2 Night Driver to work with a client in Longbenton. This role covers multi-drop deliveries of food and drink using refrigerated vehicles, with paid breaks and a weekday/weekend shift pattern. New drivers are welcome, and a clean UK licence is essential.

You will represent the company professionally while providing reliable, friendly service. Start times range from 21:00 to 00:00, with night-rate pay including overtime after 39 hours and enhanced

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK Class 2 driving licence is required.
• Newly passed drivers are welcome to apply.
• Experience with refrigerated products is preferred.
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills are expected.
• Reliable, flexible and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles.
• Use cages and tail lifts to offload goods.
• Perform multi-drop deliveries with accuracy and efficiency.
• Represent the client and The Best Connection in a professional manner.
• All breaks are paid and shifts start 21:00–00:00 with patterning.

Skills

Class 2 driving licence

Newly passed drivers accepted

Refrigerated product handling

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting Class 2 Night Drivers to work with their client based in Longbenton. This Class 2 Night Driver role involves multi-drop deliveries of food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles and could be ongoing for the right person. If you're looking for consistent work as a Class 2 Night Driver, this is a great opportunity.

The Role:

• Start times: 21:00-00:00, following a weekday/weekend shift pattern
• Deliver food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles
• Use cages and tail lifts to offload goods
• Multi-drop work - efficiency and accuracy are essential
• Customer-facing role - you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and friendly manner
• All breaks are paid

The Candidate:

• Full, clean UK Class 2 driving licence
• Newly passed drivers accepted
• Experience working with refrigerated products preferred
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused

Hours of Work and Pay:

• Night shift - weekday and weekend pattern
• £17.51 per hour
• £26.27 per hour after 39 hours
• £35.03 per hour on Sundays
• £35.03 per hour on Bank Holidays
• Paid breaks included
• Minimum of 9 hours per shift

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:

• Excellent pay rates and paid breaks
• 24/7 consultant support
• Pension contributions
• Online payslips and holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Ongoing assignments
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme

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