Class 2 HGV driver

  • Job ref: 121/00392
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Rayleigh
  • Salary: £17.76 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Southend & Basildon
  • Date posted: 3 June 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Rayleigh
  • 17.76 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 121/00392
  • Salary: £17.76 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.

We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join our team.

You will be responsible for completing multi-drop deliveries using an 18-tonne vehicle, delivering goods in cages to various locations. This is a temperature-controlled role, so accuracy in handling and checking food temperatures is essential

Job Description

  • 45-hour working week
  • Temperature-controlled deliveries
  • Multi-drop role (up to 14 deliveries per day)
  • Local work – no long-distance driving
  • Driving an 18-tonne vehicle
  • Induction and Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Job Responsibilities

  • Loading and offloading cages safely and efficiently
  • Checking and recording food temperatures
  • Completing deliveries on time and in line with company standards
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks
  • Ensuring compliance with all road safety and transport regulation

Requirements

  • Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
  • Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
  • Good physical fitness due to manual handling involved
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude

Benefits

  • £17.76 per hour
  • Weekly pay ( in arrears )

If you are interested in this Class 2 role, please get in touch for more information.

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