Class 2_HGV Drivers

Location: Somerset
Pay: £15.50–£18.90 per hour
Start times: From 7:00am
Job type: Ongoing
Pay type: Weekly PAYE

Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton is currently recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers for ongoing work across Somerset.

We are looking for reliable and professional drivers to support a variety of local projects and contracts. Work can include local and regional deliveries, collections, palletised goods, bulk deliveries, and customer-facing driving assignments for well-established businesses across the area.

This is a great opportunity for drivers who want regular work, weekly pay, and the chance to gain experience across different routes, delivery environments, and customer sites. There may also be temp-to-perm opportunities available for successful candidates.

As a Class 2 HGV Driver, your duties may include:

• Carrying out local and regional deliveries and collections
• Driving Class 2 vehicles safely, legally, and professionally
• Supporting a variety of client projects and transport contracts
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Delivering palletised or bulk goods, with forklift loading and unloading at either end where required
• Completing paperwork, delivery notes, and PODs accurately
• Representing Driver Hire and our clients in a professional manner
• Following road transport legislation, driver hours, working time, and health and safety regulations

Start times are typically from 7:00am
, depending on the client, route, and assignment.

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Holiday accrued
• Ongoing work with a range of local clients
• A variety of driving assignments across Somerset Options for ongoing work and temp-to-perm opportunities for successful candidates
• Support from a friendly and experienced Driver Hire team
• £200 bonus after completing 20 shifts with us

• A valid Category C / Class 2 HGV licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Minimum 1 year’s Class 2 driving experience due to insurance requirements
• Be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements
• Good knowledge of driver hours and working time regulations
• A professional, reliable, and flexible approach
• Good communication and customer service skills