HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver – Radstock, Somerset

Join one of the South West’s leading logistics companies and kick-start or continue your driving career with a business offering full training, excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and genuine long-term opportunities.

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our well-established client based in Radstock, Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified drivers looking for stability, weekly pay, ongoing support and career progression within a growing transport operation.

This role would suit applicants looking for work as a LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, Multi-Drop Driver or Truck Driver.

Shift Pattern:

 • Monday to Friday
 • Flexibility required due to varying start and finish times
 • Saturday AM deliveries required on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 8)

Rates of Pay:

 • £14.50 – £18.00 per hour

Benefits:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates (PAYE – holidays accrued separately)
 • Ongoing work with full training and support
 • Weekly pay
 • Immediate starts available
 • Newly qualified drivers welcome
 • Company discounts after qualifying period
 • Staff canteen
 • Free on-site parking
 • Employee well-being programme
 • Long-term progression opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include:

 • Safely operating and driving Class 2 vehicles
 • Delivering and collecting palletised goods to and from customer sites across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Bristol
 • Completing multi-drop deliveries alongside a Driver’s Mate
 • Operating tail lifts and moving palletised goods safely
 • Loading and unloading deliveries accurately and efficiently
 • Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
 • Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
 • Communicating effectively with transport teams, customers and site staff
 • Following all road transport, health and safety, and compliance procedures

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:

 • Valid UK Category C Licence
 • Valid UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
 • No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no IN, DR, DD or CD endorsements)
 • Good communication and customer service skills
 • Reliable, professional and punctual attitude
 • Good understanding of road safety and transport compliance
 • Ability to work as part of a two-person delivery team
 • Physically fit due to the nature of pallet movement and tail-lift operation

Desirable Experience:

 • Previous commercial driving or multi-drop delivery experience
 • Experience delivering palletised or bulky goods
 • Good customer-facing experience

Training:

 • Full industry-related training provided
 • Ongoing support and development throughout your assignment

Apply:

If you are looking for work as an HGV Class 2 Driver, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

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