HGV Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Leeds West is recruiting a Class 2 driver for a wholesaler based in LS13, delivering to independent retailers, caterers and businesses across the local area.

This is a Monday-to-Friday role, with a temp-to-perm position available for the right candidate. Our customer will consider a new pass if you have the right attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Standard working hours are from 0700am to 1600pm.

The role

You’ll make multi-drop deliveries of food and other wholesale products, helping to check and load orders before leaving the depot and unloading at customers’ premises.

This is a hands-on delivery role involving loading and unloading stock. You’ll be speaking with customers throughout the day, so being helpful, approachable and reliable matters just as much as looking after the vehicle.

Your duties will include:

• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Checking your load and delivering orders safely as part of a two man team using cages.
• Handling a wide range of food, beverage and domestic products in line with company procedures
• Handling chilled and frozen products in line with company procedures.
• Completing delivery paperwork and collecting customer payments where required.
• Keeping the vehicle, stock and equipment secure.
• Following drivers’ hours, tachograph and health and safety requirements.

Pay

• £14.40 per hour PAYE with holiday pay accrued separately.
• £16.14 per hour PAYE Advanced, including holiday pay.
• £17.20 per hour PAYE overtime rate with holiday pay accrued separately.
• £19.28 per hour PAYE Advanced overtime rate, including holiday pay

Salary when permanent – £36,400

What we’re looking for

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• A valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Good timekeeping and a dependable approach to work.
• Friendly, professional customer service.
• A willingness to get involved with loading and unloading.
• Previous experience is welcome, but isn’t essential for someone with the right attitude.

Looking for your first Class 2 role or a move into regular Monday-to-Friday work?

Apply through this advert or contact Driver Hire Leeds West to find out more.