HGV 2 / Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Gloucester; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance - 2x annual salary

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced 5% pension contribution

Performance bonuses

Flexible holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Money-saving programmes

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Job summary

Driver Hire Gloucester are recruiting on behalf of our Gloucestershire-based client for an experienced Class 2 Driver. You'll be delivering high-quality kitchen products to customers across the UK, Monday to Friday, 40 hours with regular overtime and earning potential.

Your responsibilities will include delivering orders safely, loading/unloading, paperwork, and maintaining professional customer service. Start times range from 4am to 7am, with typical 45–50 hours per week and overtime paid at

Qualifications

• Licence valid for Class 2 (Cat C) with CPC and tachograph card.
• Experience with 3.5t–18t vehicles and knowledge of drivers hours.
• Strong customer service and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders safely and on time to customers across the UK.
• Load and unload kitchen products and complete delivery paperwork.
• Ensure on-time and in-full deliveries, report issues and feedback.

Skills

Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence

CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Good communication

Reliable and punctual

Tools

Tachograph knowledge

Job description

Class 2 Driver - Gloucestershire

£17.19 per hour + TIME & 1/3 overtime | Typically £800-£917 per week

Monday to Friday | 40 hours + regular overtime | Permanent position

Driver Hire Gloucester are recruiting on behalf of our well-established Gloucestershire-based client for an experienced Class 2 Driver.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable Class 2 driver looking for a Monday-to-Friday position with regular overtime and excellent earning potential.

What can you earn?

• Basic rate: £17.19 per hour
• 40 hours: £687.60 per week
• Overtime after 40 hours: Paid at time and a third - £22.92 per hour
• Drivers typically work 45-50 hours per week
• Typical earnings: £802-£917 per week
• Basic annual salary: £35,892.72
• Overtime on top

The Role

You’ll be delivering high-quality kitchen products to customers across the UK, representing a well-established manufacturer and providing excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering customer orders safely and on time
• Loading and unloading kitchen products
• Ensuring deliveries are completed on time and in full
• Completing all required delivery paperwork
• Reporting shortages, damages or delivery issues
• Dealing professionally with customers at delivery locations
• Resolving issues where possible and reporting anything that needs further attention
• Providing customer feedback
• Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude
• Ensuring the company is represented positively at all times
• Complying with tachograph, Working Time Directive and road transport legislation

What we’re looking for

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Licence held for at least 1 year
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Experience driving vehicles from 3.5t to 18t
• Good knowledge of tachograph and drivers' hours regulations
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, professional and punctual
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• 25+ for insurance purposes

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Start times are between 4am and 7am, depending on the delivery schedule.

The role is based around a 40-hour working week, with drivers typically working 45-50 hours, depending on workload.

Overtime after 40 hours is paid at time and a third (£22.92 per hour).

Company Benefits

In addition to the excellent earning potential, the company offers:

• Life Assurance - 2x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced 5% pension contribution
• Performance bonuses
• Flexible holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Money-saving programmes
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday job with regular overtime and the opportunity to earn £800-£917+ per week, we’d love to hear from you.

01452 525255