HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver (Ruislip) – Temporary contract with Manpower UK, paying £19.00 to £30.00 per hour. This position involves transporting train parts, engineering equipment, and rail infrastructure materials across West London. Day shifts commence at 7:00am, while night shifts start at 9:00pm, with flexible patterns and ongoing work available. You will handle heavy loads, requiring proficiency in securing cargo with straps and chains.

Safety-conscious professionals with Category C licences and relevant experience will suit this role. Prior knowledge of haulage logistics is beneficial. Apply your skills within a major rail operation, ensuring timely deliveries and strict compliance with regulations. This temporary assignment offers varied hours and competitive pay.

HGV Class 2 Driver - Heavy Haulage Rail Logistics

Location:

Acton, West London Pay: £19.00 - £30.00 per hour

Employer:

Manpower

Manpower is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 (Category

C) Drivers to support a major rail operation based in Acton . This role involves delivering train parts, engineering equipment, and rail infrastructure materials across West London and the surrounding rail network. We are looking for professional, safety-conscious drivers with experience transporting heavy loads and, critically, securing them safely using straps, chains, and load restraint equipment.

Pay andamp;
Shifts £19.00 to £30.00 per hour, depending on shift Day shifts from 7:00am Night shifts from 9:00pm Flexible working patterns available Ongoing work

• Deliver train components, rail equipment, and engineering materials to depots and work sites
• Complete daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Secure loads using ratchet straps, chains, edge protectors, and other load restraint equipment
• Ensure loads are safe, secure, and compliant before every journey
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately
• Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and compliance

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) Licence held for at least 1 year
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Proven experience securing heavy loads using straps and chains
• Strong understanding of load restraint regulations and transport safety
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible approach to day and night shifts

• Competitive pay rates of £19.00 to £30.00 per hour
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Ongoing work supporting a major rail operation
• Safety-focused working environment
• Long-term opportunities for the right candidates

Safety is at the heart of this operation. The successful candidate must demonstrate a professional approach to compliance and understand the importance of transporting high-value rail equipment safely and responsibly. Load securing and strapping experience is essential. You will be responsible for ensuring heavy train parts and engineering equipment are correctly restrained using approved load restraint methods before every journey. Candidates must be confident using ratchet straps, chains, tensioners, and edge protection and have a clear understanding of load security regulations.

We are looking for drivers who take pride in doing the job properly. This is not a rushed operation. Safe loading, thorough vehicle checks, compliance with driver hours regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of road safety are non-negotiable.