7.5 or HGV 2 Driver

CV-LibraryBristolpermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
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What the job actually involves

You'd be:

Driving a 7.5-tonne lorry (not a standard van)
Working in a 2-person team (so you'll have a helper with you)
Delivering heavy furniture, appliances, and electrical goods into homes
Doing multiple stops per day (multi-drop)
Physically lifting and carrying bulky items into customer properties
Doing vehicle checks, paperwork, and tachograph compliance

What you need

UK C1 licence (allows 7.5t vehicles)
Driver CPC (mandatory for professional driving)
Digital tachograph card
Good fitness (this is physically demanding work)
Customer service mindset

Hours & pay structure

48 hours per week
Likely early starts
Weekly bonus + overtime

Reality of the job (important)

Pros:

Stable work (home delivery demand is strong)
No long-haul nights away
Team-based (you're not alone on the road all day)
Overtime can boost pay significantly

This job suits you if you:

Don't mind physical labour
Prefer being out and about rather than sitting in a warehouse or office
Are comfortable dealing with customers face-to-face all day
Want steady hours with overtime opportunitiesImmediate starts for the right candidates

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