HGV Class 2 Driver

  • Job ref: 001/00843
  • Type: Full Time, Placement
  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per year
  • Recruiting office: Leeds West
  • Date posted: 28 October 2025

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Placement
  • Leeds
  • Job Ref: 001/00843
  • Salary: 33000.00 - £35000.00 per year

Driver Hire Leeds West is currently working alongside a well-known haulage company to recruit an HGV Class 2 Driver to join their team based in Pudsey, LS28. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, supportive team, where your skills are recognised and rewarded.

You’ll start as a valued member of the Driver Hire Leeds West team for your first 13 weeks, before transitioning into a permanent role with our respected client – a nationwide name in haulage, contract logistics, and pallet distribution.

Pay & Benefits

As a permanent member of the team you will enjoy;

  • Permanent salary: £33,906 per year (Not including performance-related bonus, worth around £1500 annually),
  • Monday to Friday – 45hrs per week – No weekends.
  • Salary paid 4-weekly, meaning 13 paydays a year!
  • 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Ongoing training & career progression opportunities

Whilst working for Driver Hire Leeds West

  • £15.69 per hour (standard rate)
  • £18.94 per hour (overtime rate)
    • PAYE Advanced Rate including Holiday Pay whilst working for Driver Hire Leeds West
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate

Job Duties

As a HGV Class 2 driver, your duties will include;

  • Safely drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicle to deliver palletised loads safely and efficiently across the area.
  • Operating modern, well-maintained Class 2 Vehicles
  • Ensuring safe loading/unloading and accurate delivery paperwork.

Requirements

  • Category C (Class 2 / LGV Cat C) licence
  • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
  • Maximum of 6 points on licence (no major endorsements)
  • Good timekeeping and reliability for early starts
  • Minimum of 12 months commercial class 2 experience.

Why Work with Driver Hire Leeds West?

At Driver Hire Leeds West, we believe in finding the right fit for our drivers – not just a quick placement.
We’ll support you throughout your 13-week period, ensuring you’re settled, valued, and ready to thrive in your permanent role.

Join us and experience how it feels to be part of a team that respects, rewards, and values your work.

Apply Today:
Click Apply Now or contact Driver Hire Leeds West on 0113 229 9400 to find out more about this HGV driving opportunity in Leeds.

 

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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