HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Leeds (LS13)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 guaranteed hours per week, with 1-2 overnight stays per week as required
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (negotiable depending on experience) + £35 overnight allowance
About Woodlands
Woodlands Home & Garden Group is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings, including sheds, summerhouses, log cabins and modular buildings.
Operating from multiple sites across West Yorkshire, we manufacture and deliver products nationwide through our well-known Tiger brand and continue to invest in our people, facilities and fleet as the business grows.
We are looking for a professional Class 2 Driver to join our transport team and play a key role in supporting our customers and manufacturing operations.
The Role
This is a varied driving role involving nationwide deliveries, site transfers and customer-facing work.
You will be trusted to represent the business professionally, deliver products safely and provide excellent customer service throughout every delivery.
Start times typically vary between 2:00am and 6:00am depending on delivery schedules.
The role may include 1-2 overnight stays per week, with a £35 overnight allowance paid for nights away from home.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering flat-pack log cabins and garden buildings nationwide
- Delivering shed panels directly to customers
- Transporting timber and materials between company sites
- Operating HGV vehicles safely and responsibly
- Securing loads using straps, ratchets and appropriate restraint methods
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Completing delivery paperwork and POD documentation
- Communicating professionally with customers and trade partners
- Meeting delivery schedules and reporting any delays
- Supporting loading and unloading operations where required
- Maintaining high standards of safety and compliance at all times
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Class 2 (Category C) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous HGV driving experience
- Good understanding of vehicle safety and compliance
- Professional and reliable approach
- Strong customer service skills
Desirable
- HIAB Licence
- Flatbed experience
- Roping and sheeting experience
- Experience of nationwide deliveries
What We Offer
- Overtime opportunities
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company workwear provided
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 additional days)
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your dependants
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Costco membership
- Employee reward and recognition scheme
- On-site canteen and facilities
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
If you are a reliable and professional Class 2 Driver looking for a stable role with a successful and growing UK manufacturer, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV and contact details.
Contact Details:
Woodlands Home & Garden Group Recruitment Team
