Class 2 Driver
HGV Driver Jobs · Essex, England
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