Hgv Class 2 Driver / Production Operative

Multi Trades Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Multi Trades Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver who can also perform production duties for a food and drink manufacturer in the Fulwood, Preston area. The role runs Sunday–Thursday, 40 hours per week, with early starts when driving, and offers a £32,650–£33,650 annual salary.

You'll drive a 15-tonne Class 2 truck delivering oat milk across the North West, and when not driving, assist in production, operate equipment and help with packing while maintaining hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Previous HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• Flexible with early starts and Sundays.
• Willing to alternate driving and production work.
• Physically fit and able to manual handle up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 15-tonne Class 2 HGV, delivering oat milk across the North West.
• Assist with food and drink production, operate production equipment and pack products.
• Maintain hygiene standards and general production duties.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

Driver CPC

Team player

Punctual

Reliable

Manual handling

Flexible

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver / Production Operative – Preston (PR2)

Multi Trades Recruitment is looking for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver / Production Operative to begin work for a well-established food and drink production company in the Fulwood, Preston (PR2) area.

About the role:

• Working Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 40 hours per week (5 x 8-hour shifts). Early starts required when driving.
• Pay Rate: £32,650–£33,650 per annum (as advertised, subject to confirmation).
• Location: Fulwood, Preston, PR2.
• Shift Pattern: Alternating weekly between 1 week HGV driving and 1 week working in production.
• Driving Duties: Operating a 15-tonne Class 2 HGV, delivering fresh oat milk across the North West.
• Production Duties: Assisting with food and drink manufacturing, operating production equipment, packing products, maintaining hygiene standards and general production work.
• Physical Requirements: Must be comfortable with manual handling and lifting up to 25kg.
• Full-time opportunity with potential long-term work.
• Start: ASAP.

About You:

• High work ethic & team player.
• Punctual & reliable.
• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence essential.
• Valid Driver CPC essential.
• Previous HGV Class 2 driving experience.
• Happy to alternate between driving and working in a production environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Flexible with early starts and Sunday–Thursday working.
• Previous food production or forklift experience advantageous but not essential.