HGV Class 2 Driver

The Best Connection Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday entitlement

Online payslips

Pension scheme

Local recruitment support

Online registration

Job summary

The Best Connection Group are recruiting for Class 2 Drivers to support a healthcare contract delivering essential medical products to hospitals, clinics and patients' homes across the UK.

This role includes up to 11 deliveries per day, handballing, safe unloading with pump trucks and MHE, and completing POD documentation, with full induction provided. Shift patterns start early weekdays, with overtime and weekend Premiums. DBS check may be arranged.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• CPC Qualification Card.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Comfortable with a physically demanding role.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare products to hospitals, clinics, and residential addresses.
• Complete up to 11 deliveries per day across the UK, including London.
• Handball products into hospital departments, clinics, and customer premises.
• Safe unloading using pump trucks and MHE.
• Complete delivery paperwork and POD documentation.
• Follow healthcare regulations, GDP requirements, and safety procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service at every delivery point.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Reliable & professional

Physically fit

DBS check ready

Education

CPC Qualification Card

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for Class 2 Drivers to work on a prestigious healthcare contract, delivering essential medical products to hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers who enjoy varied routes, physical work, and providing a high level of customer service while supporting the healthcare sector.

The Role

As a Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of healthcare products to a variety of locations nationwide.

Duties include:

• Delivering healthcare products to hospitals, clinics, and residential addresses
• Completing up to 11 deliveries per day across the UK, including London
• Handballing products into hospital departments, clinics, and customer premises
• Safe unloading using pump trucks and Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Completing delivery paperwork and Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
• Following healthcare regulations, GDP requirements, and safety procedures
• Providing excellent customer service at every delivery point

Full training will be provided on all equipment, including Climb Stackers and Linde handling equipment.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 04:00 and 06:00
• Basic contract of 42 hours per week
• Overtime paid at basic rate for the first 6 additional hours
• Premium 1 rate paid after 48 hours worked
• Premium 2 rate applies from Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday
• Unsociable hours premium paid between 20:00 and 06:00

Vehicles Used

Depending on operational requirements and route allocation, drivers may operate:

• 3.5T vehicles
• 7.5T vehicles
• 12T vehicles
• 18T vehicles

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• CPC Qualification Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Comfortable with a physically demanding role
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check

Additional Information

• Full induction and training provided
• DBS check required (can be arranged following successful assessment)
• Long-term opportunity with a respected healthcare logistics operation
• Play a key role in ensuring vital healthcare products reach patients and medical facilities safely and on time

Benefits of Working for The Best Connection

• Quick and easy online registration process
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing assignments
• Competitive rates of pay
• Holiday entitlement
• Online payslips
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Dedicated support from your local recruitment team

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.