HGV Class 2 Driver (Permanent Role)

 

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver

 

Job Description:

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver with a strong background in food distribution? We are recruiting for a well-established company in Hoddesdon looking for drivers with proven chilled food delivery experience for a permanent role offering top pay, great perks, and a 4-day working week.

 

Pay & Earnings

• Basic Annual Salary: £49,000 per year (permanent contract from day one)

• Overtime Rate: Time and a half

• Estimated Total Earnings: £55,000 per year

 

Key Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Training: 2 weeks full induction and paid training to get you up to speed with company operations

• Work-Life Balance: 4-day working week

• Generous Leave: 29 days paid holiday per year

• Perks & Rewards: High street shop and restaurant discounts

• Health & Support: Free mental health and wellbeing support services

 

Shift Options & Routine

• Shift Length: 12 hours per shift

• Schedule Options (Choose one):

  • Pattern A: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

  • Pattern B: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

  • Pattern C: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• Fixed Routine: Set start time for your shifts (between 01:30 and 06:30) so you always know your schedule

• Consistent Routes: Generally assigned the same set routes to help you build efficiency and know your delivery points

 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver chilled goods to local shops, restaurants, and food outlets

• Use an electric pallet truck for safe, efficient offloading at customer premises

• Perform daily pre-trip vehicle checks and maintain accurate delivery paperwork

• Provide professional customer service as the key point of contact for food delivery accounts

 

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence

• Up-to-date Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card

• Proven experience in food distribution / chilled deliveries

• Confident using electric pallet trucks for physical multi-drop deliveries

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with early morning starts

 

Apply Today Send your CV now to put your food delivery experience to work, secure your preferred shift pattern, and join on a permanent contract from day one.