Class 2 HGV Driver - Category C - Cheltenham Depot

RE Recruitment Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36,519.52 per year

Weekly driving safety bonus £20

Overtime opportunities

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Full training and development

Job summary

RE Recruitment Group in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire is seeking Class 2 HGV drivers to join a busy hauling operation. The role involves multi-drop deliveries of fresh dairy products across the region in a temperature-controlled environment.

Newly qualified drivers are welcome; full training and ongoing development are provided. The position offers a substantial salary and a weekly driving safety bonus, with overtime and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• A responsible, safety-conscious approach to driving.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to undertake manual handling duties.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 2 HGV safely and responsibly in line with UK road transport regulations.
• Completing multi-drop deliveries to retail customers across the region.
• Loading and unloading goods, including manual handling where required.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.
• Maintaining product quality, stock rotation and delivery accuracy.
• Following health and safety, food hygiene and security procedures.
• Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally.
• Supporting colleagues with holiday and absence cover when required.

Skills

Category C license

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Manual handling

Night shift flexibility

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver Category C

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: GBP36,519.52 per annum + GBP20 weekly driving safety bonus
Hours: Average 48 hours per week, 5 shifts per week
Shift Pattern: Nights, with start times typically between 11pm and 2am

We are recruiting Class 2 / Category C HGV Drivers to join a busy haulage and distribution operation based in Cheltenham. You ll be responsible for delivering fresh dairy products and related goods to retail customers across the region, providing a professional, reliable and friendly service.

Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply! If you ve recently passed your Category C test and are looking to build your driving career, full training and ongoing development are available.

The Role

You ll be working on a multi-drop delivery operation in a temperature-controlled environment, ensuring products reach customers safely, on time and in excellent condition.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving a Class 2 HGV safely and responsibly in line with UK road transport regulations.
• Completing multi-drop deliveries to retail customers across the region.
• Loading and unloading goods, including manual handling where required.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.
• Maintaining product quality, stock rotation and delivery accuracy.
• Following health and safety, food hygiene and security procedures.
• Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally.
• Supporting colleagues with holiday and absence cover when required.

What We re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• A responsible, safety-conscious approach to driving.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to undertake manual handling duties.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

New pass drivers are encouraged to apply previous HGV driving experience is advantageous but not essential where training is provided.

What s on Offer?

• GBP36,519.52 annual salary
• GBP20 per week driving safety bonus
• Opportunities for overtime and career progression.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus of up to GBP500.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme, with 4% employee and 4.5% employer contributions.
• Health and wellbeing support through Simplyhealth.
• Full training and development opportunities.

Interested?

If you re an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver or a newly qualified driver ready to get started, we d love to hear from you!