HGV Class 2 Driver


Backline Andover
Published
1st October 2025
Location
Andover
Category
Job Type
Salary/Pay Figure
15
Salary/Pay Type
Per Hour
Job Reference
CLASS2GREG

Description

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Class 2 Driver to join our clients team on temp to perm basis for the delivery of fresh bakery products. You will be responsible for safely operating a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle, ensuring timely deliveries to retail outlets, wholesale and convenience stores across the South of England while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Delivering bakery products on behalf of customers from Southampton to a range of retail outlets, wholesale and convenience stores across the South of England.
  • Planning the route on a day to day basis.
  • Loading and unloading of vehicles.
  • Tail lift and manual handling of bread deliveries.
  • Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.
  • Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers' expectations are met.
  • Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Must hold a UK Class 2 C Licence.
  • Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
  • Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
  • Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Confident, polite, and a team player.
  • Good geographical knowledge.
  • Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £37,115pa to £42,528pa.
  • Shift Hours: Starting between 01:00hrs and 03:30hrs, on a 25-week rolling rota, including weekends.
  • Overtime: Available.
  • Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
  • Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
  • Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
  • Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
  • Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
  • Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork

We are always on the look for HGV drivers so should this role not be suitable for you please get in contact to see what other opportunities we have; you can call us on 01264 883 913.

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