HGV2 Drivers & 7.5 Tonne Drivers Wanted – Houghton Le Spring 🚛
We are currently recruiting HGV2 Drivers and 7.5 Tonne Drivers for a long-term, ongoing opportunity based in Houghton Le Spring, working on behalf of Sunderland, Gateshead or South Tyneside Councils.
📅 Working Hours:
* Monday to Friday only – No weekends!
* Start time: 6:45 AM
* Finish by 4:15 PM at the latest
💼 Job Role:
* Driving a tipper vehicle carrying concrete or tarmac
* Occasionally required to tow a trailer with a mini excavator – towing experience is an advantage, but not essential
* You must clean out the tipper after each load
* Jobs are local, and routes are well planned
💳 Requirements:
* Valid HGV2 or 7.5 Tonne Licence
* Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph
* No more than 9 points on your licence (No DR or DD offences)
* Access to a laptop or PC – all application paperwork will be sent via email and must be completed digitally
💰 Rates of Pay:
* 7.5 Tonne Drivers: £12.75 per hour
* Overtime (after standard hours): £18.75 per hour
* HGV2 Drivers: £14.00 per hour
* Overtime (after standard hours): £21.00 per hour
* Holiday pay is accrued weekly (not rolled into the hourly rate)
* Wages paid weekly in arrears
📌 This is regular, ongoing work, ideal for drivers who are not currently in permanent employment but are looking for consistent weekday work.
If you're a 7.5 Tonne Driver or HGV2 Driver looking for reliable Monday to Friday work with excellent pay and conditions, we'd love to hear from you