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.