Class 2 Driver (Temp-to-Perm, Builders Merchant)

  • Job ref: 059/00621
  • Type: Permanent, Temporary
  • Location: Portsmouth
  • Salary: £38,000.00 per year
  • Recruiting office: Portsmouth
  • Date posted: 15 September 2026

Job details

  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Portsmouth
  • 38000 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 059/00621
  • Salary: £38,000.00 per year

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver (Builders Merchant)

Type: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: £38,000 per annum

Location: Portsmouth 

Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 (Cat C) Driver to join a well-established builders merchant based in Portsmouth.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate, delivering building materials to customers across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. If you’re an experienced Class 2 driver looking for a long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

  • Valid Class 2 (HGV/LGV, Category C) driving licence
  • Valid CPC and Tacho Card
  • Previous commercial driving experience
  • Experience delivering building materials, builders merchant products or similar would be advantageous
  • Good knowledge of Portsmouth and surrounding areas
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Physically fit, as some manual handling will be involved
  • A professional and reliable approach to work

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely load, transport and deliver building materials to customers
  • Carry out deliveries to building sites, trade customers and private customers
  • Assist with loading and unloading goods where required
  • Complete vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is operated safely at all times
  • Provide excellent customer service when making deliveries
  • Follow all relevant company and road safety procedures
  • Work efficiently to meet scheduled delivery times

Benefits:

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
  • Immediate start available
  • Competitive hourly rate of £18.50ph (Umbrella) whilst through the agency
  • Consistent Monday to Friday work
  • Opportunity to secure a long-term permanent position
  • Regular work with a well-established local customer
  • Support from our experienced recruitment team throughout your assignment

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply now or feel free to give us a call on 02392 460603, or email Portsmouth@driverhire.co.uk.

 

Ref: MVPOR

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