Class 2 Driver

HGV Driver Jobs · Essex, England

Class 2 (C) Permanent Days
Class 2 Driver

Location: West Thurrock
Job Type: Temp-Perm
Pay Rate: £17.66 per hour

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a permanent opportunity with a well-established distribution business? Our client is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Class 2 Driver to join their transport team based in West Thurrock.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position with a competitive hourly rate, excellent benefits and genuine career progression.

Working Hours

  • 48 hours per week
  • Start times between 04:15am and 06:00am
  • Flexibility required to meet business needs

The Role

As a Class 2 Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering products safely and efficiently to customers while providing excellent customer service throughout the day. This is a physically demanding role involving regular manual handling.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Driving Class 2 vehicles to complete multi-drop deliveries.
  • Carrying out vehicle safety checks before each shift.
  • Loading and unloading stock with the support of Driver's Mates where required.
  • Delivering excellent customer service at every delivery point.
  • Planning routes efficiently and ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time.
  • Following all company health and safety procedures and driver legislation.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

  • A valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence.
  • A valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • A minimum of 2 years' Class 2 driving experience (applications with less experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis).
  • Good knowledge of the Highway Code and driver legislation.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to carry out manual handling duties.

Benefits

Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Competitive hourly rate of £17.66 per hour
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Life assurance
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Monthly drinks allowance
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Employee discounts and reward platform
  • Share incentive scheme
  • Staff discount shop
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Financial wellbeing support

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with excellent benefits, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Ambitions Personnel for more information.

 

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Reference: EF/THURCLASS2 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 15 Aug 2026 · Listed via Ambitions Personnel

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