HGV Class 2 Driver – Radstock, Somerset

Join one of the South West’s leading logistics companies and kick-start or continue your driving career with a business offering full training, excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and genuine long-term opportunities.

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our well-established client based in Radstock, Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified drivers looking for stability, weekly pay, ongoing support and career progression within a growing transport operation.

This role would suit applicants looking for work as a LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, Multi-Drop Driver or Truck Driver.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Flexibility required due to varying start and finish times
• Saturday AM deliveries required on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 8)

Rates of Pay:

• £14.50 – £18.00 per hour

Benefits:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates (PAYE – holidays accrued separately)
• Ongoing work with full training and support
• Weekly pay
• Immediate starts available
• Newly qualified drivers welcome
• Company discounts after qualifying period
• Staff canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Employee well-being programme
• Long-term progression opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include:

• Safely operating and driving Class 2 vehicles
• Delivering and collecting palletised goods to and from customer sites across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Bristol
• Completing multi-drop deliveries alongside a Driver’s Mate
• Operating tail lifts and moving palletised goods safely
• Loading and unloading deliveries accurately and efficiently
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
• Communicating effectively with transport teams, customers and site staff
• Following all road transport, health and safety, and compliance procedures

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:

• Valid UK Category C Licence
• Valid UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no IN, DR, DD or CD endorsements)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, professional and punctual attitude
• Good understanding of road safety and transport compliance
• Ability to work as part of a two-person delivery team
• Physically fit due to the nature of pallet movement and tail-lift operation

Desirable Experience:

• Previous commercial driving or multi-drop delivery experience
• Experience delivering palletised or bulky goods
• Good customer-facing experience

Training:

• Full industry-related training provided
• Ongoing support and development throughout your assignment

Apply:

If you are looking for work as an HGV Class 2 Driver, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.