HGV Class 2 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver 
Location: Rushden, NN10 
Employment Type: Full Time, permanent  
Pay: £16.22ph  
 
Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy. 

About the Role 

We are currently seeking a reliable and professional HGV Class 2 Driver to join our transport team based in Rushden, NN10. This role involves multi-drop deliveries, up to 7 drops per day across a variety of locations including Swindon, Portsmouth, Southampton, Kent and Yorkshire. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who is comfortable with multi-drop work and who takes pride in delivering excellent service. Our client offers flexibility across shift patterns involving day work and/or nights out for drivers who are seeking tramping. Nights out are paid at £26.20 per night out.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Completing up to 7 deliveries per day across assigned routes 

• Operating a Class 2 vehicle in a safe and compliant manner 

• Manual offloading of product using an electric pump truck 

• Some deliveries will be offloaded by depot staff 

• Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time 

• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects 

• Maintaining delivery paperwork and PODs 

• Adhering to driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation 

• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all delivery points 

Driver Requirements 

• Minimum 2 years HGV Class 2 driving experience within the UK 

• Aged 25 years or over (insurance requirement) 

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence 

• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card 

• No more than 3 penalty points 

• No major endorsements (DD, DR, IN etc.) 

• Comfortable with manual handling duties 

• Strong reliability and time management skills 

Assessment Process 

All applicants will be required to complete: 

• Driving assessment 

• Interview with the Transport Manager 

• Licence and compliance checks 

Pay & Benefits 

• Guaranteed 50 hours per week 

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays 

• Healthcare scheme after 6 months service 

• In-house CPC training provided 

• Stable, long-term employment 

• Supportive transport team environment 

This role would suit an experienced multi-drop HGV Class 2 driver looking for consistent hours, guaranteed pay, and the opportunity to join a well-established and growing transport operation.