Job title
HGV Driver Class 2
Location
Wellingborough
Commutable from
Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby
Description of the customer
Our client is one of the UK’s largest and trusted window and door fabricators. Partnering with leading window systems suppliers, they offer some of the industry’s most technically advanced low maintenance and energy efficient products.
The role will be driving either a Class 2 vehicle or 7.5T vehicle across the UK.
Initial salary when permanent of £32,000 per annum, rising to £35,000 per annum after 3 months, plus bonus.
Rate of pay whilst temporary for 12 weeks:
£14.50ph PAYE or £16.25ph PAYE Advanced (including holiday pay)
Type of role: Temp to Perm
Days required & shift pattern
Monday – Friday
04:00am – 06:00 starts
Minimum 8-hour shift, some longer days if busy
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
Company benefits when permanent
Health Care Cash Plan
Employee Assist Programme
Working Monday – Friday
Christmas Shutdown
Employee Discount
Free On-site parking
22 days of annual leave (Plus bank holidays off), increases with length of service
Subsidised tea and coffee
Attendance Bonus
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.