Class 2 Driver

  • Job ref: 121/00413
  • Type: Part Time, Temporary
  • Location: Basildon
  • Salary: £14.74 - £16.51 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Southend & Basildon
  • Date posted: 6 August 2026

Job details

  • Part Time
  • Temporary
  • Basildon
  • 14.74-16.51 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 121/00413
  • Salary: £14.74 - £16.51 per hour

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.

With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.

Driver Hire is looking to recruit up to two Class 2 Drivers to join our team. These HGV Class 2 Driver roles are ideal for experienced Class 2 Drivers looking for flexible agency work, holiday and sickness cover, and the opportunity to secure ongoing or temp-to-perm positions.

We are building a pool of inducted Class 2 Drivers who are ready to work when required and support our client with additional driving cover.

Job Responsibilities

  • Complete 4–8 deliveries per day to commercial customers.
  • Deliver goods safely and efficiently as a Class 2 Driver.
  • Products are unloaded on site by the customer using a forklift.
  • Use an ePOD (Electronic Proof of Delivery) system to manage and complete deliveries.
  • Strap and secure loads before and during transport.
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks.
  • Adhere to all transport legislation, compliance procedures, and health and safety standards.
  • Provide excellent customer service at each delivery.

Job Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
  • Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Previous Class 2 Driver experience is preferred.
  • Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
  • Comfortable using handheld devices and ePOD systems.
  • Reliable, professional, and safety-focused.

Benefits  for a Class 2 Driver

  • Competitive hourly pay.
  • Flexible agency work.
  • Ongoing Class 2 Driver opportunities.
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right Class 2 Driver.
  • Join our pool of inducted Class 2 Drivers for regular holiday and sickness cover.
  • Support from a friendly and experienced recruitment team.

 

If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver or HGV Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of professional Class 2 Drivers.

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Driver Hire Southend & Basildon

Welcome to Driver Hire Southend and Basildon. We are part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics industry. Don't be fooled by the name, we also supply office staff, catering staff, cleaners etc. Just get in touch with your requirements, and we will be more than happy to assist you with your recruitment needs! To find jobs, please head to our profile Current vacancies on CV Library.

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