Location: Maidstone
Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity? Would you like to work for a market-leading company offering excellent rates of pay, long-term stability, and the opportunity to secure a permanent role?
Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers on behalf of one of the UK's leading blue-chip logistics providers based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering consistent work, competitive pay, and genuine temp-to-perm opportunities.
Pay & Benefits
Monday to Friday: £18.12 per hour
Weekends: £22.65 per hour
Overtime (after 42.5 hours): £24.10 per hour
£50 weekly attendance bonus
PAYE with holiday pay accrued separately
Weekly or monthly pay options
Pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Employment and mortgage references available
Immediate starts
Temp-to-perm opportunities
Shift Information
5 on, 3 off rolling shift pattern
Start times between 04:00 and 08:00
Average shift length of 12 hours
Minimum 8 hours' guaranteed pay per shift
Occasional two-trip daysIf this shift pattern doesn't quite suit your availability, we'd still love to hear from you, as alternative working patterns may be available.
The Role
This is a physically demanding but highly rewarding role involving multi-drop deliveries and manual handling. You'll be delivering to convenience stores across the South East and surrounding regions, ensuring products arrive safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
Our drivers are more than just delivery professionals—they're the face of our client's business. We're looking for reliable, customer-focused individuals who take pride in delivering excellent service while building positive relationships with customers at every stop.
You'll be responsible for delivering ambient, chilled, and frozen products while maintaining high food hygiene standards, completing delivery paperwork accurately, and carrying out daily vehicle checks.
Duties Include
Completing 6–12 multi-drop deliveries per shift
Delivering chilled, frozen, and ambient products to retail stores
Safely handling roll cages during deliveries
Carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring legal compliance
Completing delivery paperwork accurately and on time
Providing a professional, friendly, and reliable service at every deliveryYou'll deliver to stores across:
Kent
London
Sussex
Essex
Hertfordshire
Buckinghamshire
Cambridgeshire
Oxfordshire
And surrounding areas
What We're Looking For
Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
Valid Driver CPC qualification
Digital Tachograph Card
Maximum of 6 penalty points (minor offences only)
Reliable, professional, and customer-focused attitude
Good communication and time-management skills
Flexibility to work the 5 on, 3 off rolling rota
Why Join Rapier Employment?
Excellent rates of pay, including overtime and weekend enhancements
£50 weekly attendance bonus
Consistent, ongoing work with a leading logistics provider
Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities
Immediate starts available
Supportive and experienced transport team
Long-term career prospects
Work for an agency that values and supports its drivers
Apply Today
If you're looking for a well-paid, long-term driving role with guaranteed hours, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to join a leading logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and you could be behind the wheel within days
Salary description
£18.12 - £24.10 per hour