HGV Class 2 Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 2 Driver – Temp to Perm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Park Royal, London</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £18.00 – £27.00 per hour, increasing after 12 weeks</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 05:00–13:45</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday / Tuesday to Saturday rotating</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is a leading supplier of gourmet food products, operating a fleet of temperature-controlled HGV Class 2 vehicles and multiple hubs across the UK.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">They are looking for experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to join their Park Royal operation on a temp-to-perm basis, with an immediate start available.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a HGV Class 2 Driver,</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be responsible for delivering high-quality food products to customers across London, including central London and the City.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 2 Driver Responsibilities</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>Load and operate a temperature-controlled vehicle.</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>Complete approximately 10–15 deliveries per day to high-end customers across London.</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>Deliver boxes and sacks of food to customer premises, with individual items weighing up to 25kg.</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>Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects or faults to your line manager.</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>Complete end-of-day debriefs and required paperwork.</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>Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
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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 UK Category C licence held for a minimum of 2 years.</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>Valid CPC and 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>Minimum 9 months' Class 2 driving experience within the last 12 months.</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>Must have good knowledge of manual tachograph entries.</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>Must be aged 25+ for insurance purposes.</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 knowledge of London and the City is advantageous.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Once transferred to a permanent position, you will receive:</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>£18.57 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>Overtime paid after 8 hours per day</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>Monthly bonus</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>Annual bonus</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>Staff discount</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>High-street retailer discount scheme</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>25 days annual leave + your birthday off</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>Company 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>Pay increases</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills Required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 2 Driver,</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Keywords</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 2 Driver</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 29 Sep 2026
- Location: Park Royal
- Employment Type: Contract
- Licence: Class 2 (Cat C)
- Category: Distribution
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