HGV 2​/Class 2 Driver

Class 2 Driver - Gloucestershire

Monday to Friday | 40 hours + regular overtime | Permanent position

Driver Hire Gloucester are recruiting on behalf of our well-established Gloucestershire-based client for an experienced Class 2 Driver
.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable Class 2 driver looking for a Monday-to-Friday position with regular overtime and excellent earning potential
.

• Basic rate: £17.19 per hour
• 40 hours: £687.60 per week
• Overtime after 40 hours: Paid at time and a third - £22.92 per hour
• Drivers typically work 45-50 hours per week
• Typical earnings: £802-£917 per week
• Basic annual salary: £35,892.72
• Overtime on top

You’ll be delivering high-quality kitchen products to customers across the UK, representing a well-established manufacturer and providing excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering customer orders safely and on time
• Loading and unloading kitchen products
• Ensuring deliveries are completed on time and in full
• Completing all required delivery paperwork
• Reporting shortages, damages or delivery issues
• Dealing professionally with customers at delivery locations
• Resolving issues where possible and reporting anything that needs further attention
• Providing customer feedback
• Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude
• Ensuring the company is represented positively at all times
• Complying with tachograph, Working Time Directive and road transport legislation

• Valid Class 2 (Cat
  
  C) licence
• Licence held for at least 1 year
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Experience driving vehicles from 3.5t to 18t
• Good knowledge of tachograph and drivers' hours regulations
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, professional and punctual
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• 25+ for insurance purposes

Monday to Friday

Start times are between 4am and 7am
, depending on the delivery schedule.

The role is based around a 40-hour working week
, with drivers typically working 45-50 hours
, depending on workload.

Overtime after 40 hours is paid at time and a third (£22.92 per hour).

In addition to the excellent earning potential, the company offers:

• Life Assurance - 2x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced 5% pension contribution
• Performance bonuses
• Flexible holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Money-saving programmes
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday job with regular overtime and the opportunity to earn £800-£917+ per week
, we’d love to hear from you.