Job Title: Class 2 Driver (HGV 2)
Location: Braintree
Salary: £34,000 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40-hour week)
Early finishes available once deliveries are completed
Type: Temp to Perm (for the right candidate)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and professional Class 2 Driver on behalf of our client, a well-established independent family-run business with over 30 years of success. The company prides itself on supporting the hospitality sector while maintaining strong, personal relationships with both customers and staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driver seeking a stable, Monday-to-Friday role with a strong focus on work-life balance—no London driving and no overtime required. This position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent role for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out multi-drop deliveries to hospitality clients
2. Work alongside a driver’s mate to ensure safe and efficient deliveries
3. Assist with manual handling and order picking as required
4. Deliver excellent customer service at all times
5. Ensure all deliveries are completed safely and on time
What’s on Offer
6. Salary of £34,000 per year (upon permanent placement)
7. Monday to Friday working – no weekends
8. Early finishes when routes are completed
9. No London driving
10. No overnight stays
11. Driver’s mate provided for support on every route
12. Free on-site parking
13. Company discounts
14. Planned social events
15. Statutory holiday and sick pay
16. Supportive team environment with a strong focus on teamwork
17. £16.00 per hr minimum of 10 hrs per day for 1st 12 weeks with Driver Hire
The Ideal Candidate
18. Holds a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
19. Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
20. Comfortable with manual handling duties
21. Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
22. Strong customer service skills
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values its people and offers the potential to go permanent, we’d love to hear from you.