HGV2 Driver

Driver Hire Newcastle & Sunderland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Cat C / LGV2 Drivers to meet the growing demand for transport services in the North East. This role offers a variety of HGV2 work, including local multi-drop and specialized jobs requiring skills like HIAB. Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, we welcome your application. Enjoy competitive pay starting at £14.75 per hour, with enhanced rates for overtime, nights, and weekends. Join a company where 97% of candidates feel proud to work, and take the next step in your driving career with us!

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category C (HGV2) licence and Driver's CPC.
• No major endorsements on the driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV2 vehicles for local multi-drop and trunk runs.
• Provide excellent customer service when dealing with clients.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Category C (HGV2) entitlement

Driver's CPC

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Due to the continued increase in demand, we are looking for additional Cat C / LGV2 (Class 2) Drivers for our clients based around the North East on an adhoc basis. Areas covered are Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, County Durham and Northumberland.

We have a variety of HGV2 work available that includes local multi drop, trunk runs, tramping as well as specialized jobs that require skills such as HIAB. You will be dealing with customers face to face, so excellent customer service skills will be required.

The successful applicant will have:

• Category C (HGV2) entitlement on their licence
• Driver's CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• No major endorsements on their licence

Experience is not essential for a number of roles so if you're newly qualified we want to hear from you.

Rates of pay start at £14.75 per hour depending on the contract with enhanced rates paid for overtime, nights and weekends (PAYE).

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company and Driver Hire Newcastle can provide regular, ongoing work in Newcastle and surrounding areas. We treat you as the true professional that you are and in our latest survey, 97% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us.

Apply Today!

If you feel you fit the criteria for this role and would like to apply, please submit your CV in application or call and speak with one of our members of staff on 0191 242 2407 for more information.