Job title
HGV Class 2 Driver
Location
Kettering
Commutable from
Wellingborough, Corby, Northampton, Peterborough
Shift pattern & Pay
Monday – Friday
Days
Occasional night out (£35 night out rate)
Minimum 8-hour shift, some longer days if busy
£17.37 per hour (PAYE Advanced, including holiday pay)
Full description of the role
Our client is looking for a Class 2 driver based out of their site on the outskirts of Kettering.
Delivering and collecting tyres
Physical work including handballing
Deliveries throughout the UK, with a set route and weekly routine
Small friendly team
Skills / qualifications
Valid C licence (Class 2)
Valid Tachograph & CPC
No more than 6 Points or Major Offences
Minimum of 12 months Class 2 driving experience
Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies and procedures
Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering also have a number of other roles including Class 1 (C+E), Class 2 (C), 7.5T (C1) and Van (Cat B) across Northamptonshire
Why work with Driver Hire
Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it’s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2025), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (69%) said they would ‘definitely’ recommend working for us.