At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles, delivering goods safely and efficiently.
- Company: Drivers Direct Recruitment, a supportive team focused on your growth.
- Benefits: Earn up to £18.50ph with bonuses, health schemes, and 21 days holiday.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, full training provided, and a chance to learn routes.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic role with opportunities for newly qualified drivers to thrive.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 2 licence and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15.7 - 15.7 £ per hour.
Drivers Direct Recruitment are looking to recruit HGV Class 2 drivers for Temp to Perm roles based in Keighley. Newly qualified drivers will be considered.
Hours of work:
- Days
- Start times 0300hr - 0400hr
- Monday to Saturday shifts and a minimum of 4 days can be agreed but Saturday working is compulsory.
- Full time hours
- Multidrop - all handball (carrying and pulling crates, pushing and pulling cages)
- Drivers are required to work bank holidays with the exception of Christmas and New Year
- Rota of shifts will be reduced rest week 1/full rest week 2 and so on.
Pay:
- From £15.70ph to £16.50ph PAYE. With holiday pay £17.60ph - £18.50ph
- Overtime paid at flat rate £15.70ph or £16.50ph as applicable
- After 3 months a £1.00ph bonus can be earned
- Newly qualified drivers will start on the lower rate of £15.70ph PAYE increasing to £16.50ph after successful 6 months probation.
- After 6 months, newly qualified drivers can qualify for £500.00 bonus. And then after a further 6 months another £500.00 bonus can be earned.
Permanent details:
- 21 days hols plus bank holidays
- Simply Health scheme after 6 months
- Bupa Health scheme after 5 years
- Pension
The Role:
- Deliveries of 8 - 10 on average per day to wholesale and units.
- Routes average 10.5 - 11hrs per day
- Chilled goods
- Double runs required as per business needs
- Tail Lift work
- Handball required on all runs
- Various runs but all runs are on repeat to the same customers so route can be learned.
- Full training working with another. Induction on day 1
- A manual role at each delivery location
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out relevant daily vehicle safety checks and reporting as per Operational Procedures.
- Ensure all delivery and collections are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
- To deliver & collect to customers in a safe and professional manner.
- To complete all work related paperwork in full and hand in at the end of the shift.
Essential Skills:
- Must hold a valid HGV 2, CLASS 2, Cat C licence.
- Must hold a valid driver qualification (CPC) card.
- Must hold a valid Digital tacho card.
- Good communication skills.
- Good customer relations.
- Have a safe driving record.
- No more than 6 minor penalty points due to insurance stipulations.
- No DRs, INs or DDs offence codes due to insurance stipulations.
INTERESTED? Please apply online or call our office on so we can discuss how we can help you. If this is not the right job for you, please still get in touch if you are looking for work to discuss other opportunities.
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
HGV Class 2 Driver in Keighley employer: Drivers Direct
Drivers Direct Recruitment is an excellent employer for HGV Class 2 drivers, offering competitive pay rates starting from £15.70ph and opportunities for bonuses after probation. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including a health scheme and generous holiday allowance, the company fosters a supportive work culture that values growth and development, making it an ideal choice for both newly qualified and experienced drivers in Keighley.
