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
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Completing up to 7 deliveries per day across assigned routes
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Operating a Class 2 vehicle in a safe and compliant manner
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Manual offloading of product using an electric pump truck
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Some deliveries will be offloaded by depot staff
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Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time
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Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
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Maintaining delivery paperwork and PODs
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Adhering to driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation
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Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all delivery points
Driver Requirements
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Minimum 2 years HGV Class 2 driving experience within the UK
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Aged 25 years or over (insurance requirement)
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Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
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Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
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No more than 3 penalty points
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No major endorsements (DD, DR, IN etc.)
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Comfortable with manual handling duties
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Strong reliability and time management skills
Assessment Process
All applicants will be required to complete:
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Driving assessment
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Interview with the Transport Manager
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Licence and compliance checks
Pay & Benefits
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Guaranteed 50 hours per week
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25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
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Healthcare scheme after 6 months service
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In-house CPC training provided
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Stable, long-term employment
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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