Class 2 Driver

The Best Connection is currently seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 2 (LGV Cat

C) Driver for a support role on behalf of our well-established logistics client based in Blaydon-on-Tyne.

This position offers immediate day shift work to provide vital operational cover during a busy peak period.

You will be covering local collection and delivery routes within the NE postcode area, handling palletised freight connected to a major national pallet network.

• Driving Class 2 vehicles safely, handling roughly 8 to 12 multi-drop drops and collections daily.
• Operating a tail-lift and manual pallet truck to safely offload goods at various commercial and residential sites.
• Conducting daily vehicle safety checks and logging defects before leaving the yard.
• Ensuring full compliance with EU Driver Hours, Tachograph laws, and road safety regulations.

• Dayshift Only:
  Start times between 06:00 am and 07:30 am.
• Monday to Friday:
  Consistent weekday hours with no weekend work required.
• Purely Temporary Cover:
  Ideal for drivers seeking immediate short-to-medium-term work without a permanent commitment.

• Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour (PAYE).
• Weekly Pay:
  Paid every Friday.
• Holiday Pay:
  Accrued on a pro-rata basis.
• Full Pension Contributions and easy online access to your payslips.
• 24/7 support from the Newcastle driving team.

• Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial Class 2 driving experience (essential for insurance purposes).
• Previous experience handling pallet network deliveries and utilizing tail-lifts is highly advantageous.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (minor offences only, no DD/DR/IN codes).