HGV Class 2 Driver

Pure Staff Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct PAYE employment

Regular ongoing shifts

Job summary

Pure Staff Ltd in Tewkesbury is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver for a temporary ongoing role. You will undertake trunking runs to RDCs, stores and customer locations, with shifts across the day and night, Monday to Sunday.

The role offers direct PAYE employment and regular ongoing work within a major dairy distribution operation. New Pass drivers are welcome, and a valid UK Cat C licence, CPC, and tachograph compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• UK Category C Licence (HGV) required.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Valid Driver CPC Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Willing to work day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform trunking runs to RDCs, supermarket stores and customer locations.
• Work day and night shifts across Monday to Sunday.
• Complete vehicle safety checks and tachograph compliance.

Skills

HGV Class 2

UK Cat C Licence

Digital Tachograph

Driver CPC Card

Safety conscious

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver Temporary Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posted 3 days ago £16.5 - £21.66 per hour

Pure Staff’s Driving Team are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to support one of our legacy customers based in Tewkesbury. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 2 Drivers looking for ongoing work with one of the South West’s leading dairy producers. New Pass Drivers are welcome to apply.

Our customer is one of the UK’s largest independent family-owned dairies, supplying fresh milk, cream, butter, cheese and dairy products to retailers, food manufacturers, hospitality businesses and homes across the South West, Midlands and Wales. Operating a modern transport fleet from its headquarters in Tewkesbury, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and investing in both their people and their fleet.

Drivers will complete a mixture of trunking runs to Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs), supermarket stores and customer locations, along with returning empty cages to distribution centres. This is a varied Class 2 role offering both day and night shifts across Monday to Sunday (excluding Saturday nights and Sunday morning starts). Start times available across the whole 24-hour period. Ongoing work is available with consistent shifts for dependable drivers.

Rates for an HGV Class 2 Driver:

Monday to Friday (Days) = £16.50ph (+ holiday accrued) or £18.49ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Monday to Friday (Nights) = £17.50ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.95ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Weekends if available = £19.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £21.66ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you’ll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you’re earning. With Pure Staff you’ll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip. Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.

To be successful in this HGV Class 2 Driver role in Tewkesbury, you will need:

• UK Category C Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Newly qualified (New Pass) drivers are welcome to apply
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks
• Experience using tail lifts and handling cages is beneficial but not essential

If you’re an experienced or newly qualified HGV Class 2 Driver looking for regular work in Tewkesbury within the food distribution and logistics industry, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Successful drivers regularly secure long-term assignments and become valued members of the client’s driving operation.

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