Class 2 Driver (Temp-to-Perm, Pallets)

  • Job ref: 059/00622
  • Type: Permanent, Temporary
  • Location: Portsmouth
  • Salary: £32,000.00 per year
  • Recruiting office: Portsmouth
  • Date posted: 15 September 2026

Job details

  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Portsmouth
  • 32000 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 059/00622
  • Salary: £32,000.00 per year

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver (Pallets)

Type: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Location: Portsmouth

Start Date: Immediate

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

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for an experienced Class 2 driver who is looking for a stable, long-term position delivering palletised goods to customers across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

If you’re a reliable and professional driver with previous experience delivering pallets and providing excellent customer service, 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
  • Previous experience delivering palletised goods is essential
  • Good knowledge of Portsmouth and surrounding areas would be advantageous
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Physically fit, as some manual handling will be involved
  • Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach to work

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely load, transport and deliver palletised goods to customers
  • Carry out deliveries to customers across Portsmouth and surrounding areas
  • Ensure goods are delivered safely and securely
  • Assist with loading and unloading where required
  • Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects
  • Provide excellent customer service at each delivery
  • Ensure all relevant paperwork and delivery documentation is completed correctly
  • Comply with all company, road safety and transport regulations

Benefits:

  • £32,000 per annum salary (once permanent)
  • Competitive hourly rate of £18.50ph (Umbrella) whilst through the agency
  • Regular local and surrounding-area deliveries
  • Opportunity to join a friendly and professional team
  • Support from our experienced recruitment team throughout the process

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: WSPOR

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