HGV Class 2 Dray Driver - Abingdon

Driver Hire Oxford; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days holiday + bank holidays

3% discount on pub food and drink

Uniform provided

Salaried - paid every 4 weeks

Employee discount

Job summary

Driver Hire Oxford is recruiting a permanent HGV Class 2 Dray Driver in Abingdon. You will perform multi-drop deliveries of kegs and cases to licensed premises along pre-planned routes while upholding high standards of service and reliability.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 licence, Digi card and CPC, with up to 6 penalty points. Training is provided, and the position offers a full-time schedule with early start times.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Digi card and CPC card are required.
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DDs or DRs).
• Previous dray or multi-drop delivery experience preferred but not essential.
• Physically fit and confident with manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-drop deliveries of kegs and cases to licensed premises along pre-planned routes.
• Represent the business with commitment and reliability and provide first-class service.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers through clear communication.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Digi card

CPC card

Penalty points limit 6

Job description

Date posted: November 01, 2026

Pay: £16.14 per hour (£39,000 per annum)

Job description:

Our client in Abingdon is looking for a professional HGV Class 2 Dray Driver to join their established distribution team. This role offers the opportunity to represent a respected business within the hospitality sector, delivering a first-class service with commitment and reliability. As part of an expanding team, you will be responsible for multi-drop deliveries of kegs and cases to licensed premises along pre-planned routes. The role requires a good level of physical fitness and excellent communication skills to maintain strong relationships with customers.

Driver Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Digi card and CPC card
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DDs or DRs)
• Previous dray or multi-drop delivery experience preferred but not essential
• Physically fit and confident with manual handling duties

Training and Support

Full health and safety training will be provided, along with two weeks of paid on-the-job training.

Job Details

• Monday to Friday
• 05:00-14:00 (minimum 8-hour day)
• Full-time permanent position (temp to perm)
• £39,000 per annum
• Agency Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour PAYE Adv

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3% discount on pub food and drink
• Uniform provided
• Salaried - paid every 4 weeks

This role is commutable from Didcot, Oxford, Thame, Newbury and surrounding areas.

About Us

Driver Hire Oxford is recruiting for this permanent role on behalf of our client. We're more than just an agency - 97% of our drivers say they are proud to work with us, and 97% rate the respect they receive as Excellent or Good. We also offer a referral bonus if you introduce a friend.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Benefits:

• Employee discount