Hgv Class 2 Driver

SRG Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd is seeking a professional Class 2 driver for a Fareham-based role. The position is a temp-to-perm opportunity with immediate start.

You will safely operate HGV2/LGV2 vehicles, perform multi-drop deliveries, and complete vehicle checks. The role requires accurate paperwork, strong customer service skills, and compliance with health & safety procedures. DBS may be requested.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category C (Class 2/LGV2) driving licence.
• Driver CPC (DQC) card and Digital Tachograph card mandatory.
• Basic DBS certificate within last 6 months preferred for high-value cargo handling.
• Zero tolerance for major motoring convictions (DD, DR, CD, IN10).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV2/LGV2 vehicles and multi-drop deliveries.
• Deliver palletised/caged goods (e.g., Gatwick/Heathrow area).
• Complete vehicle checks and log defects.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and digital records.
• Provide excellent customer service in a customer-facing role.
• Work to meet delivery schedules and timelines.
• Assist with manual handling and heavy lifting when required.
• Follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

HGV2 driving

Delivery

Customer service

Health & safety

Manual handling

Fleet operations

Tools

Tail-lift operation

Pallet trucks

Job description

Our Fareham based client is seeking a professional Class 2 driver to assist with

*** Temp to Perm opportunity with immediate start ***

• Safely operate HGV2 / LGV2 / Class 2 vehicles
• Deliver palletised / Caged Goods - Deliveries include Gatwick/Heathow Airports
• Complete vehicle checks - Reporting and logging and defects
• Ensure accurate delivery paperwork and digital records
• Provide excellent customer service / customer facing role
• Work efficiently to meet delivery schedules
• Assist with heavy lifting and manual handling when required
• Follow all relevant health & safety procedures

Licensing & Driving Compliance

• Category C Qualification: Must hold a valid, active UK Category C (Class 2 / LGV2) driving licence.
• Professional Credentials: Possession of a valid Driver CPC (DQC) card and an active Digital Tachograph card is mandatory.
• Insurance Criteria: Clean driving record preferred, allowing a maximum of 3 minor penalty points (e.g., SP30) to comply with restrictive fleet insurance policies.
• Exclusions: Zero tolerance for major motoring convictions, including DD, DR, CD, or IN10 codes.

Proven Experience & Operational Skills

• Road Time: Minimum of 6 months of verifiable HGV driving experience handling rigid vehicles in the UK.
• Delivery Profiling: Proven track record in executing Class 2 multidrop deliveries
• Equipment Mastery: Competent in safely operating hydraulic vehicle tail-lifts alongside manual and electric pallet trucks.
• Physical Stamina: Experience with demanding manual handling tasks, including maneuvering heavy freight over kerbs, inclines, and uneven ground.

Vetting, Integrity & Background Checks

• Background Check: Must provide a Basic DBS certificate issued within the last 6 months to verify a clear criminal record for high-value cargo handling