Class 2 Driver Days


Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:	£15.50 to £15.50 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR4 1JS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Class 2 HGV Driver - Temp to Perm

Location: Preston / Lancashire area

Salary: £15.50 per hour

Hours: 8 hours per day, job and finish

Working Pattern: 5 days per week, including alternate Saturdays

Contract: 13-week agency period with a view to permanent employment

Start Date: Immediate

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

Class 2 HGV Driver to join a busy family-run dairy business supplying milk to wholesalers and hospitals across

Preston, Blackpool, Bolton and Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Class 2 driver looking for a

long-term position, with the potential to transfer onto the company's permanent books following a successful 13-week agency period.

You will be responsible for delivering milk products to customers using

18-tonne and 26-tonne vehicles, working to a planned delivery schedule while providing a professional and reliable service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Driving

18-tonne and 26-tonne Class 2 vehicles

Making deliveries to wholesalers and hospitals across the North West

Operating vehicles fitted with

tail lifts

Loading and unloading milk cages and trollies

Safely moving milk trollies into customer delivery areas

Completing multiple deliveries throughout your shift

Carrying out vehicle checks before and after shifts

Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently

Providing excellent customer service at each delivery point

Following all relevant transport, health & safety and company procedures

Requirements

Valid

Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence

Relevant HGV driving experience

CPC qualification and valid Driver Qualification Card

Digital tachograph card

Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be advantageous

Experience using a tail lift is desirable

Good level of physical fitness, as the role involves handling and moving milk trollies and cages

Reliable, punctual and professional approach

Good communication and customer service skills

Working Hours & Pay

£15.50 per hour

Approximately

8 hours per day

Job and finish

5-day working week

Alternate Saturdays required

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

The successful candidate will initially work through the agency for

13 weeks, with the opportunity to transfer onto the company's books on a

permanent basis following a successful placement.

Immediate starts are available.

If you are an experienced Class 2 driver looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment, we would be keen to hear from you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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