Class 2 Night Driver

Berry Recruitment; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Class 2 Driver for night shifts in Hardingstone. The ideal candidate will hold a valid HGV LGV Class 1 or 2 licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. Responsibilities include transporting goods safely and ensuring accurate deliveries. Flexibility with shifts is required. Competitive salary of £38,651.89 plus allowances is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous retail and commercial driving experience is desirable.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Flexibility regarding shifts and duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely movement and delivery of customer products.
• Follow safe working practices to protect yourself and others.
• Complete multi-drop deliveries within the agreed time window.

Skills

Valid HGV LGV Class 1 or 2 licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) card

Digital tachograph card

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Job description

Class 2 Driver (Night Shift)

Location: Northampton

Salary: £38,651.89 + £3,900 night allowance per annum

Contract: 45 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday nights, starting between 00:00 - 05:00

Description

Join our team as a Class 2 Driver and play a key role in delivering essential goods safely and on time. You’ll be responsible for transporting caged and wheeled dollies to stores and NDCs, ensuring accurate delivery, proper offloading, and completion of all paperwork. You’ll also collect agreed waste or cages for return, helping us maintain efficiency and sustainability.

How will you contribute?

• Ensure accurate and timely movement and delivery of customer products.
• Follow safe working practices to protect yourself and others at all times.
• Secure trailer loads to prevent damage during transit.
• Deliver excellent customer service and take ownership of any delivery‑related issues.
• Complete multi‑drop deliveries within the agreed time window safely.
• Report any vehicle defects promptly to the Transport Office.
• Attend all essential training required for the driver role.
• Provide a time‑critical delivery service in line with targets agreed with the customer and Wincanton.

What will you bring?

• Valid HGV LGV Class 1 or 2 licence.
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) card.
• Digital tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Previous retail and commercial driving experience (desirable).
• Professional, calm, and team‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills; confident, polite, and engaging.
• Flexibility regarding shifts and duties.
• Ability to meet time‑critical delivery targets agreed with the customer and Wincanton.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.