HGV2 ? Class 2 Driver

CV-LibraryGloucester, GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 28 September 2026
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Class 2 Driver – Gloucestershire

£17.19 per hour + TIME & 1/3 overtime | Typically £800–£917 per week

Monday to Friday | 40 hours + regular overtime | Permanent position

Driver Hire Gloucester are recruiting on behalf of our well-established Gloucestershire-based client for an experienced Class 2 Driver.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable Class 2 driver looking for a Monday-to-Friday position with regular overtime and excellent earning potential.

What can you earn?

* Basic rate: £17.19 per hour

* 40 hours: £687.60 per week

* Overtime after 40 hours: Paid at time and a third – £22.92 per hour

* Drivers typically work 45–50 hours per week

* Typical earnings: £802–£917 per week

* Basic annual salary: £35,892.72

* Overtime on top

The Role

You'll be delivering high-quality kitchen products to customers across the UK, representing a well-established manufacturer and providing excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering customer orders safely and on time

Loading and unloading kitchen products

Ensuring deliveries are completed on time and in full

Completing all required delivery paperwork

Reporting shortages, damages or delivery issues

Dealing professionally with customers at delivery locations

Resolving issues where possible and reporting anything that needs further attention

Providing customer feedback

Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude

Ensuring the company is represented positively at all times

Complying with tachograph, Working Time Directive and road transport legislation

What we're looking for

* Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence

* Licence held for at least 1 year

* Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

* Experience driving vehicles from 3.5t to 18t

* Good knowledge of tachograph and drivers' hours regulations

* Good communication and customer service skills

* Reliable, professional and punctual

* Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling

* 25+ for insurance purposes

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Start times are between 4am and 7am, depending on the delivery schedule.

The role is based around a 40-hour working week, with drivers typically working 45–50 hours, depending on workload.

Overtime after 40 hours is paid at time and a third (£22.92 per hour).

Company Benefits

In addition to the excellent earning potential, the company offers:

* Life Assurance – 2x annual salary

* Health Cash Plan

* Enhanced 5% pension contribution

* Performance bonuses

* Flexible holidays

* Cycle-to-Work Scheme

* Money-saving programmes

* Employee discounts

* Free on-site parking

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Sick pay

Interested?

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday job with regular overtime and the opportunity to earn £800–£917+ per week, we'd love to hear from you.

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