*Class 2 HGV Driver – Multi‑Drop Wholesale Deliveries* *Based in Fareham* *Recruiting on behalf of our client* *£17.00 p/h agency + holiday (£19.05 p/h)* *Temp to Perm: £17.79 p/h (matched when permanent)* *Full‑time hours – approx. 9–10 hours per day* Drivers Direct are recruiting *multiple Class 2 HGV Drivers* for a busy wholesale distribution client based in *Fareham*. This role involves multi‑drop deliveries of wholesale items, cage deliveries, and occasional pallet work. We have *immediate starts* available for both *temporary agency drivers* and *drivers seeking a permanent position*. *Role Overview* You will be delivering wholesale goods to newsagents, shops, households and commercial customers. Deliveries can involve *country roads, tight high streets and awkward access points*, so strong driving awareness and problem‑solving skills are essential. You will also assist the warehouse team with *loading the vehicle*, ensuring you understand the stock layout before leaving the depot. *Key Responsibilities* * Multi‑drop deliveries of wholesale items * Delivering cages (heavy), carpets, linos, tiles and occasional pallets * Assisting warehouse staff with loading to understand stock placement * Navigating country lanes, narrow streets and busy high‑street locations * Identifying safe and suitable parking points for each delivery * Using tools/equipment provided for moving heavier items * Maintaining excellent customer service and safe driving standards * Working full‑time Monday to Friday (approx. 0500–1430 finish) *Hours & Pay* *Agency Shifts:* * £17.00 per hour basic * £19.05 per hour including holiday * Weekly pay every Friday *Temp to Perm:* * £17.79 per hour * Rate matched when permanent * Full‑time hours (approx. 9–10 hours per day) * Monday to Friday, 5am start *Requirements* * Valid *Class 2 (Category C)* licence * CPC & Digital Tachograph * Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting * Confident with cage deliveries and bulkier items * Strong area knowledge and safe parking judgement * Reliable, professional and customer‑focused * Comfortable problem‑solving on challenging routes *Equipment & Vehicles* * Modern vehicles with *camera‑assist wing mirrors* * Tools provided for moving heavy items * Supportive warehouse team for loading *How to Apply* Please contact *Drivers Direct Eastleigh*: *02380 611400* *07834 338225* *eastleigh@driversdirect.co.uk* Pay: £17.00-£19.93 per hour Benefits: * Canteen * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking * Store discount Application question(s): * Do you have Multi Drop Experience? * How long have you held your HGV licence for? * What HGV Experience do you have? Licence/Certification: * CPC (required) * Digital Tachograph (required) Work Location: In person
