Class 2 Driver
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.50 to £24.75 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Seahouses, NE68 7UP |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Class 2 Driver / HGV Category C Driver (HIAB Training Provided)
Location: Seahouses
Job Type: Temporary ongoing (with permanent opportunities)
Salary: £16.50 per hour | Overtime & Saturdays: £24.75 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday (07:30 - 17:00) with occasional Saturday shifts available
Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for consistent local work with fantastic overtime potential and career progression?
The Best Connection is currently recruiting a Class 2 (Category C) Driver for our client, a leading independent Builders' Merchant based at their Seahouses branch.
This is a temporary ongoing position with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.
For drivers looking to expand their skills, the company is willing to fund and put the right candidate through their HIAB certificate training!
The Role:
- Delivering high-quality building materials and timber to trade and residential sites across the local Seahouses area.
- Conducting daily vehicle walk-around checks and maintaining accurate compliance records.
- Acting as a professional, customer-focused face of the company at the point of delivery.
Shift Pattern & Pay Rates:
- Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00.
- Weekend Work: Occasional Saturday shifts are available to boost your earnings.
- Basic Hourly Rate: £16.50 per hour.
- Overtime Rate: £24.75 per hour (Paid at x1.5 after 8 hours worked each day).
- Saturday Rate: £24.75 per hour (All hours worked on Saturdays are paid at the full premium rate).
Requirements:
- Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
- Up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
- No more than 6 penalty points (strictly for insurance purposes).
- Valid HIAB Certification (ALLMI or equivalent) is an advantage, but not essential.
- Experience in the construction supply or builders' merchant industry is highly desirable.
- Newly passed Class 2 drivers with commercial HGV experience are welcome to apply!
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- Competitive weekly pay (every Friday) with high-earning weekend overtime available.
- Free HIAB training and certification opportunities for the right candidate.
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays).
- Easy-to-use online portal for payslips and holiday management.
- Pension contribution scheme.
How to Apply:
If you are a skilled Class 2 driver looking for stable, rewarding local work in Seahouses, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY now or call our local recruitment team today for more details!
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.