Class 2 Driver

Description:

Class 2 Driver

(Cat C)

Location: Heywood
Job Type: Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Any 4 Days from 7

Pay Rates  PAYE (Paid Weekly)

AM Shifts (22:45 - Midday)

£19.50 per hour
£24.85 per hour including holiday pay

Additional Payments

Weekend Bonus: £61.15 per shift
Nights Out Bonus: £28.79 per night (if required)
Bank Holiday Bonus

About the Role

Proman UK, acting as an Employment Business, is currently recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV / LGV C Drivers to support our client based in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established distribution operation delivering products to retail outlets across the UK.

The role offers a flexible 4-day working week with a published rota provided one week in advance, allowing drivers to plan their work-life balance effectively.

Shift Pattern

Any 4 days out of 7
Sunday is typically a scheduled rest day
Additional two consecutive rest days during the week
Client operation runs Monday to Saturday
Example rotas are published one week in advance

Sunday - Off
Monday - Work
Tuesday - Work
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Off
Friday - Work
Saturday - Work

Opportunities to pick up additional shifts on scheduled rest days when available
Occasional Sunday work may be available for specific routes requiring an overnight stay.

Start Times & Hours

Regular start times between 00:00 and 03:00 am
Flexibility around preferred start times where operationally possible
Shifts range from 8 hours up to the legal maximum of 15 hours
Most drivers working this pattern average around 50 hours per week across 4 working days
Typically completing 3 to 5 deliveries per shift

Duties

You will be responsible for delivering products to customer sites, with many deliveries taking place outside normal trading hours.

Key responsibilities include:

Safe and professional operation of a Class 2 vehicle
Accessing delivery locations using provided keys and instructions
Unloading products from the vehicle
Using a sack truck to move stock into customer premises
Placing products into designated storage areas
Completing all delivery paperwork and compliance requirements

Nights Out

Availability to complete nights out is essential, although the client will always try to accommodate driver preferences wherever possible.

Current routes may include:

South Wales - 1 night out
Northern Ireland - 2 nights out
Scotland - 1 to 4 nights out, 
Training

Fully paid training is provided for the right candidate and typically takes around 2 weeks to complete, ensuring you are confident with routes, delivery procedures and customer site access requirements.

This is a physically demanding role.

Drivers will be required to manually unload products from the vehicle and transport them into customer premises using a sack truck. Candidates should be comfortable with regular manual handling and physical work.

Requirements

Valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence with a min of 12 months experience
Valid Driver CPC Qualification
Digital Tachograph Card
Good communication and customer service skills
Reliable and flexible approach to work
Ability and willingness to complete nights out
Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties

Please note: Unfortunately, LTD Company drivers cannot be accepted for this assignment.

Apply today to secure your assessment and start earning with a reliable, long-term driving opportunity.

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