HGV Class 2 Driver – Peterborough

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver to join our well-established client based in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression.

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 24 months of continuous commercial driving experience.

Shifts

  •  Working five days out of seven (rota provided)
  •  Start times from 04:00

Rates of Pay (PAYE)

  •  Basic: £15.84 per hour
  •  Overtime Monday – Friday: £23.76 per hour
  •  Saturday: £23.76 per hour
  •  Sunday: £31.68 per hour
  •  Bank Holiday: £31.68 per hour

Benefits

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive:

  •  Excellent hourly rates
  •  Ongoing work
  •  Weekly pay
  •  On-site canteen
  •  Training provided
  •  Immediate starts available
  •  Employee well-being programme

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

  •  Delivering building materials and home interior improvement products (excluding bathrooms and kitchens)
  •  Operating Category C vehicles safely and efficiently to and from delivery locations
  •  Completing two-person team deliveries to residential addresses
  •  Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  •  Ensuring all cargo is loaded and secured correctly
  •  Adhering to all traffic laws and regulations
  •  Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
  •  Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements to management
  •  Manual handling and heavy lifting as part of deliveries

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  •  A valid UK Category C Licence
  •  A valid UK CPC Card and Digi Card
  •  A minimum of 24 months' continuous experience driving Category C vehicles
  •  No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
  •  The ability to use a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
  •  Good spoken and written English
  •  Excellent timekeeping and punctuality
  •  A good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
  •  Effective communication skills
  •  A good level of physical fitness due to heavy lifting

Desirable Experience

  •  Previous experience driving commercial vehicles
  •  Multi-drop delivery experience

Training Provided

  •  Six-hour online training must be completed prior to attending assessment
  •  Driver assessment required
  •  On-the-job training provided following successful assessment

Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an HGV Class 2 Driver, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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