HGV Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

25 days annual leave

Progression to Class 1

Temp-to-Perm job security

Job summary

Driver Hire Doncaster is recruiting a Temp-to-Perm Class 2 Driver to support a busy furniture distribution operation across the UK. You will deliver sofas, armchairs and other upholstered items with up to six drops per day, using trolleys and handling equipment to minimise manual handling.

The role offers a competitive rate with bonuses, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and a clear path to Class 1 progression. Temp-to-perm job security is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Class 2 experience.
• Valid CPC and Tacho Card.
• Physically capable of manoeuvring furniture using trolleys/equipment.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver furniture products to customers across multiple UK locations.
• Complete up to six drops per day depending on the route.
• Load and unload goods using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of all items.
• Maintain delivery paperwork and records.

Skills

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Delivery to customers

Manual handling awareness

Education

CPC

Tacho Card

Tools

Pallet truck

Job description

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri (5am-7am Start)

Once you move to perm - estimated weekly earnings: approx. £823 per week this includes the following:

• Meal allowance: £7.91 per day
• Box delivered bonus: £36
• Collections bonus: £10

About the role:

We are currently recruiting a Temp-to-Perm Class 2 Driver to support a busy furniture distribution operation. The role involves delivering items such as sofas, armchairs, and other upholstered furniture to various locations across the UK. Typical routes may include areas such as Kendal, Chester, Coventry, and Birmingham, with up to six drops per day.

Although the items are large, manual handling is minimised as you'll be using trolleys and handling equipment to manoeuvre products safely.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver furniture products to customers across multiple UK locations
• Complete up to six drops per day depending on the route
• Load and unload goods using appropriate equipment
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of all items
• Maintain delivery of paperwork and records

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 1 year Class 2 experience
• Valid CPC and Tacho Card
• Physically capable of manoeuvring furniture using trolleys/equipment
• Reliability and strong work ethic

What we offer:

• Competitive rate of pay including bonuses
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress to Class 1
• Job security - temp to perm

Why work for Driver Hire:

Driver Hire Doncaster 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 Doncaster and surrounding areas. 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 2022):

• 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire
• 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good
• Nearly two thirds (67%) said they would definitely recommend working for us