HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is looking for reliable Class 2 Drivers for their healthcare operation based in Dartford. We are seeking reliable, energetic candidates to join this friendly and professional team.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the role</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Delivering healthcare products to hospitals, clinics and patients' homes</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Up to 11 deliveries per day across the UK, including London</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a handball role and may involve delivering products directly to hospital departments, clinics or customers' rooms</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safe unloading of products using pump trucks and Material Handling Equipment, including Climb Stackers and Linde equipment</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full training will be provided on all MHE equipment</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing delivery paperwork and PODs</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Following all healthcare, safety and GDP</span></li>
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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Vehicles</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Drivers may be required to operate 3.5T, 7.5T, 12T and 18T vehicles, depending on the route assigned.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What are we looking for?</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>CPC qualification</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Digital Tachograph Card</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maximum 6 penalty points</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good attitude, reliability and attention to detail</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable with a physically active role</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to provide a good level of customer service, personable and presentable</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Additional Information</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full training will be provided</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>All candidates will be required to complete a DBS check</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an important healthcare contract helping to ensure essential products reach hospitals and patients safely and on time across the UK.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monday to Friday</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Start times between 04:00 and 06:00</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Basic weekly hours 42 hours</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Standard hours pay rate includes a LW enhancement to £18.86 per hour. Min of 8 hrs per shift, average shift can be 10 hours, extra hours are available, should you exceed 48 hours (different vehicle types operated) an overtime rate of £18.29. Bank holiday pay (of worked) is £34.50 per hour.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Weekly pay and online payslips.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Workplace pension.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of eight bank holidays.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role would suit drivers who enjoy varied routes, physical work and providing a high level of service on a healthcare contract.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the stated criteria will be contacted.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Planwell Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 07 Oct 2026
- Location: DA1, Dartford, Kent
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: Class 2 (Cat C)
- Category: Distribution
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