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Class 2 Driver

Job details
Posting date: 03 June 2026
Salary: £17.76 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 July 2026
Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Driver Hire Basildon & Southend
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: rayleighmak

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Summary

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.
With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our team.
You will be responsible for completing multi-drop deliveries using an 18-tonne vehicle, delivering goods in cages to various locations. This is a temperature-controlled role, so accuracy in handling and checking food temperatures is essential
Job Description
• 45-hour working week
• Temperature-controlled deliveries
• Multi-drop role (up to 14 deliveries per day)
• Local work – no long-distance driving
• Driving an 18-tonne vehicle
• Induction and Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Job Responsibilities
• Loading and offloading cages safely and efficiently
• Checking and recording food temperatures
• Completing deliveries on time and in line with company standards
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Ensuring compliance with all road safety and transport regulation
Requirements
• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Good physical fitness due to manual handling involved
• Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
Benefits
• £17.76 per hour
• Weekly pay ( in arrears )
If you are interested in this Class 2 role, please get in touch for more information.

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