Job details
Location: Somerset
Pay: £15.50–£18.90 per hour
Start times: From 7:00am
Job type: Ongoing
Pay type: Weekly PAYE
Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton is currently recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers for ongoing work across Somerset.
We are looking for reliable and professional drivers to support a variety of local projects and contracts. Work can include local and regional deliveries, collections, palletised goods, bulk deliveries, and customer-facing driving assignments for well-established businesses across the area.
This is a great opportunity for drivers who want regular work, weekly pay, and the chance to gain experience across different routes, delivery environments, and customer sites. There may also be temp-to-perm opportunities available for successful candidates.
The Role
As a Class 2 HGV Driver, your duties may include:
Carrying out local and regional deliveries and collections
Driving Class 2 vehicles safely, legally, and professionally
Supporting a variety of client projects and transport contracts
Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
Delivering palletised or bulk goods, with forklift loading and unloading at either end where required
Completing paperwork, delivery notes, and PODs accurately
Representing Driver Hire and our clients in a professional manner
Following road transport legislation, driver hours, working time, and health and safety regulations
Start times are typically from 7:00am, depending on the client, route, and assignment.
What We Offer
£15.50–£18.90 per hour
Weekly PAYE pay
Holiday accrued
Ongoing work with a range of local clients
A variety of driving assignments across Somerset
Options for ongoing work and temp-to-perm opportunities for successful candidates
Support from a friendly and experienced Driver Hire team
£200 bonus after completing 20 shifts with us
Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
A valid Category C / Class 2 HGV licence
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
Minimum 1 year’s Class 2 driving experience due to insurance requirements
Be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements
Good knowledge of driver hours and working time regulations
A professional, reliable, and flexible approach
Good communication and customer service skills
About Driver Hire
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. While it is a national brand, it operates as a franchised network, meaning the local office is locally and independently owned, giving clients and candidates the benefit of a trusted national brand with the personal service of a local, family-run business.
If you are an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver looking for ongoing work, weekly pay, and the opportunity to work across a variety of local projects, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to register with Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton and start your next driving opportunity.
