HGV 2 / Class 2 Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 2x salary

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced pension contribution (5%)

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 is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver for a Monday-to-Friday role based in Gloucestershire. The position offers regular overtime with earnings typical of £800–£917 per week and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will deliver kitchen products UK-wide, load/unload goods, and ensure on-time, in-full deliveries while maintaining high service standards and professional conduct at all times.

Qualifications

• Class 2 Driver licence (Cat C) is required.
• Licence held for at least 1 year is required.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Experience driving vehicles from 3.5t to 18t is required.
• Knowledge of tachograph and drivers’ hours regulations is essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
• Reliable, professional and punctual behaviour is essential.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Age 25+ is required for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Licence held 1 year

CPC & Tachograph Card

Experience driving 3.5t–18t

Tachograph knowledge

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Manual handling

Age 25+

Job description

Job details

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Gloucester
• Posted on 28 September 2026
• Job Ref: 090/01205

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