HGV Class 2 Driver

The Pallet Network Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

28 days leave including Bank Holidays

CPC training

Employee Assistance Programme

Modern fleet

Electric pallet trucks

Eezehaul Academy

Uniform provided

Job summary

Eezehaul, part of Culina Group, is recruiting Class 2 Collection & Delivery Drivers to join the Crawley operation. This Monday–Friday, multi-drop role offers a salary of £35,362 per year plus overtime on sociable daytime hours with a modern fleet and electric pallet trucks.

You will be responsible for completing multi-drop deliveries, maintaining PODs, and ensuring safety on planned routes. The role provides CPC training, an Employee Assistance Programme, and progression via the Eezehaul

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• Valid UK Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good working knowledge of transport legislation and drivers’ hours.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Multi-drop experience preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Completing multi-drop collections and deliveries to customer locations.
• Accurate completion of paperwork and Proof of Delivery (PODs).
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks.
• Compliance with tachograph rules, drivers’ hours, and the Road Transport Directive.
• Ensuring vehicle and load security at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Class 2 driving licence

UK Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Transport legislation knowledge

Strong communication skills

Work well under pressure

Multi-drop experience (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

£35,362.00 a year plus overtime | Monday to Friday | Sociable hours (daytime) | 10-hour day

Eezehaul was established in 1998 and has grown from its initial “man and van” operation into the South-east’s largest regional carrier, offering next day deliveries, a full complement of pallet services. We are closely partnered with The Pallet Network, working under the Culina Group.

We are currently recruiting Class 2 Collection & Delivery Drivers to join our busy Crawley operation. This is a Monday–Friday, multi-drop role offering a competitive salary, modern vehicles, paid overtime.

What’s In It For You

• £35,362 salary per annum + overtime
• Overtime rates:
  • Weekdays (after 10 hours): 1.25x
  • Rostered Saturdays (half days): 1.50x
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 34 days with service
• Employer-funded CPC training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern, eco-friendly fleet
• All vehicles fitted with electric pallet trucks
• Career driver progression through the Eezehaul Academy
• Full uniform provided

Job Description

You will be responsible for completing multi-drop collections and deliveries, ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with planned routes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing multi-drop collections and deliveries to customer locations
• Accurate completion of paperwork and Proof of Delivery (PODs)
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Compliance with tachograph rules, drivers’ hours, and the Road Transport Directive
• Ensuring vehicle and load security at all times
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Valid UKDriver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good working knowledge of transport legislation and drivers’ hours
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Multi-drop experience preferred, but not essential for the right candidate

Additional Information

This role offers reliable weekday work with sociable hours, strong earning potential, modern equipment, and genuine opportunities to progress within a well-supported transport operation through being part of The Culina Group and The Pallet Network