HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver (Temp to Perm)
Location: Barnsley
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £15.50 - £17.37 per hour + £25.00 per evening expense
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver to join our team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled driver who is confident operating tippers and is seeking long-term, stable employment with career progression opportunities.
The role involves transporting bulk materials, ensuring safe and timely deliveries, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operating a Class 2 Tipper vehicle
* Transporting and tipping loads across sites and customer locations
* Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
* Ensuring compliance with all driver regulations, tachograph, and working time rules
* Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and paperwork
* Working professionally with clients and site staff
Requirements
* Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C) Licence
* Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card (essential)
* Proven experience driving tippers
* Strong understanding of driver hours and regulations
* Flexibility with shifts and willingness to work overtime when required
What We Offer
* Excellent hourly pay + tax-free night out allowance
* Pre-booked hotel stays – no sleeping in your cab
* Driver incentives with spot prizes
* Stable, full-time hours with a reliable Monday - Friday schedule
* Work with a supportive, experienced logistics team
* Long-term ongoing work – not just a temp gig!
About Driver Hire:
Driver Hire Wakefield 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 Barnsley and surrounding areas 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 2022), 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 (67%) said they would ‘definitely’ recommend working for us