Class 2 Driver
Posted 12 days 21 hours ago by Proman
(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
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 rota:Weekly 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
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
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
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.
Many Thanks
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