HGV Class 2 Driver

Zohorecruit; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking reliable HGV Class 2 (Category C) drivers for regional pallet network deliveries. This role involves multi-drop operations with guaranteed shift hours and potential long-term stability through temp-to-perm pathways.

Shifts are typically 45–50 hours per week with early starts, and duties include pre-trip checks and tail-lift testing, all while maintaining compliance with driver hours rules. Immediate starts available after induction and assessment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC card, and Digital Tachograph card.
• Minimum 6–12 months commercial Class 2 driving experience.
• Maximum 6 penalty points, with no DR/DD/IN endorsements.
• Commitment to road safety and punctual timed deliveries.
• 10 paid hours per shift with regular overtime opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated transport coordinator and planning team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palletised freight across regional routes (pallet network).
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and tail-lift checks.
• Ensure compliance with EU Drivers’ Hours regulations and tachograph rules.
• Accurately process electronic consignment notes and POD confirmations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

We are seeking reliable and experienced HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for regional pallet network, multi-drop, and trade distribution operations. This role offers guaranteed shift hours and dependable long-term stability with temp-to-perm pathways for dedicated drivers.

Hours: 45 – 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday day shifts, standard 06:00/07:00 starts)

Start Date: Immediate starts available following standard site induction and driving assessment

Safe Transport: Rigid curtain-side and box vehicle operations, delivering palletised freight, retail goods, and commercial supplies across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk

Vehicle & Tail-Lift Checks: Conducting mandatory daily pre-trip walk-around safety inspections and testing tail-lift operations

Compliance: Ensuring safe load strapping, correct use of pump trucks/tail lifts, and strict adherence to EU Drivers’ Hours and digital tachograph rules

Documentation: Accurate handling of electronic consignment notes, customer signatures, and Proof of Delivery (POD) confirmations

Requirements

• Licence & Cards: Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC qualification card, and Digital Tachograph card
• Experience: Minimum 6–12 months commercial Class 2 driving experience preferred (prior multi-drop or tail-lift experience advantageous)
• Clean Record: Maximum 6 penalty points (strictly no DR/DD/IN endorsement codes)
• Professional Standards: High commitment to road safety, punctual timed deliveries, and a courteous customer-facing attitude
• Expected Hours: Typically 10 paid hours per shift, with regular opportunities for overtime.
• Support: Dedicated transport coordinator and on-call planning team