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Job summary
A leading company in the transport sector is seeking an HGV Class 2 driver for a temporary to permanent position in Daventry. The role involves safely delivering goods across the UK, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and requires a valid C licence and driving experience.
Qualifications
- Valid C licence (Class 2).
- 12 months Class 2 driving experience.
- Valid Tachograph & CPC.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class 2 delivery vehicle.
- Handle and transport goods with care.
- Ensure on-time deliveries across the UK.
Skills
Class 2 driving
Ability to lift heavy items
Safety commitment
Flexible schedule
Job title
HGV Class 2
Location
Daventry
Commutable from
Northampton, Rugby, Coventry
Rate of pay: £16.25ph
Type of role: Temporary to Permanent
Days required & shift pattern
Tuesday - Friday
Start time 04:00 - 06:00
Minimum 8-hour shift, some longer days if busy
Full description of the role
£14.50 per hour (PAYE) / £16.25 per hour (PAYE Advanced inc. holiday pay)
- Handle goods and packages with care, including handballing heavier items and loading/unloading them onto/from the delivery vehicle. Ensure proper stacking and securing of cargo to prevent damage during transit.
- Safe and Timely Delivery: Safely operate a Class 2 delivery vehicle to transport goods to various destinations across the UK, ensuring on-time deliveries - UK delivery
- Multidrop (10 to 15 drops), manual unloading of deliveries
Skills / qualifications
Valid C licence (Class 2)
Valid Tachograph & CPC
No more than 6 Points or Major Offences
Minimum of 12 months Class 2 driving experience
Ability to lift and handle heavy items safely
Flexible schedule to accommodate varying delivery demands
Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies and procedures
Why work with Driver Hire
Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it's more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We're proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2024), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (69%) said they would definitely' recommend working for us.
Interested in applying?
Please email Northampton@driverhire.co.uk or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike
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