HGV Class 2 Driver

Capper Sharrock Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform, PPE support

Driver CPC support

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Capper Sharrock Ltd, a dynamic flooring distributor in Greater Manchester, is seeking professional Class 2 drivers for permanent, on-site duties. You will perform multidrop deliveries across the North West, North Wales and Yorkshire, handling long, bulky flooring products with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

This full-time role offers 45 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday with no nights away, paid breaks, and uniform support.

Qualifications

• Strong truck driving skills, including experience operating HGV/Class 2 or equivalent trucks.
• Ability to safely manage loading and unloading tasks while protecting goods and equipment.
• Knowledge of transport and safety regulations.
• Valid HGV Class 2 (or equivalent) licence and a clean driving record.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow delivery schedules and route instructions.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and respond calmly to changing conditions on the road.
• Basic vehicle maintenance awareness and commitment to safety checks and reporting defects.
• Previous experience in logistics, distribution, or commercial driving in the UK is beneficial.
• Newly qualified Class 2 drivers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• The driver will be responsible for operating company vehicles safely, completing scheduled deliveries, and ensuring goods are loaded, secured, and unloaded in line with company procedures.
• Day-to-day tasks include conducting pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections, following planned routes, adhering to transport and safety regulations, and maintaining accurate delivery and vehicle records.
• The role also involves communicating professionally with customers and the operations team, reporting any issues promptly, and supporting general logistics activities as required.
• The role involves physical multidrop deliveries of carpet, vinyl and associated flooring products to customers across the North West, North Wales and Yorkshire.
• Applicants must be physically able and comfortable handling long, bulky and sometimes heavy products during the delivery process.

Skills

HGV/Class 2 driving

Safe loading/unloading

Transport regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work/time management

Safety checks/reporting defects

UK logistics familiarity

Newly qualified welcome

Tools

Vehicle maintenance awareness

Job description

Capper Sharrock is a dynamic flooring distributor looking for professional Class 2 drivers to join our permanent delivery team.

Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service, Capper Sharrock values dependable team members who contribute to efficient operations and strong client relationships.

Joining the company offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team in a stable, fast-growing business.

£15.00 per hour | £675 guaranteed weekly pay | £35,100 guaranteed annual pay

What the role offers

• £675.00 guaranteed weekly pay and £35,100.00 guaranteed annual pay.
• 45 paid hours guaranteed every week.
• Monday to Friday working, job and finish flexibility and no nights away.
• Paid breaks of up to 45 minutes per working day.
• Uncapped reusable-tube payments.
• Full uniform, PPE and Driver CPC support.
• Permanent employment with clear progression opportunities.

A genuine working hours commitment

Working hours are measured across three separate 17-week reference periods each year. During every individual reference period, the average actual working week is guaranteed not to exceed 45 hours. Drivers receive 45 hours guaranteed pay even when their work is completed in fewer hours.

About the position

This is a full-time, on-site HGV Class 2 Driver role based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The driver will be responsible for operating company vehicles safely, completing scheduled deliveries, and ensuring goods are loaded, secured, and unloaded in line with company procedures. Day-to-day tasks include conducting pre‑and post‑trip vehicle inspections, following planned routes, adhering to transport and safety regulations, and maintaining accurate delivery and vehicle records. The role also involves communicating professionally with customers and the operations team, reporting any issues promptly, and supporting general logistics activities as required.

The role involves physical multidrop deliveries of carpet, vinyl and associated flooring products to customers across the North West, North Wales and Yorkshire. Applicants must be physically able and comfortable handling long, bulky and sometimes heavy products during the delivery process.

Qualifications

• Strong truck driving skills, including experience operating HGV/Class 2 or equivalent trucks.
• Ability to safely manage loading and unloading tasks while protecting goods and equipment.
• Knowledge of transport and safety regulations.
• Valid HGV Class 2 (or equivalent) licence and a clean driving record.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow delivery schedules and route instructions.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and respond calmly to changing conditions on the road.
• Basic vehicle maintenance awareness and commitment to safety checks and reporting defects.
• Previous experience in logistics, distribution, or commercial driving in the UK is beneficial.

Newly qualified Class 2 drivers are welcome to apply.