Salary Package:
Up to £40000.00 per annum + 22 days holi
Location:
Watford, England
Consultant:
Carol Grainger
Posted:
28/01/2026
Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 HGV driver based in the Watford area on a permanent basis.
The main responsibilities for this role are:
• Loading of vehicles at the depot whilst following all H&S guidelines and operational procedures
• The safe delivery of Products.
• Ensuring all vehicle daily walk around safety checks are completed to the highest standard
• Ensuring all paperwork relating to the loading and unloading is filled in correctly
• Ability to work to all written procedures and guidelines, WTD and drivers’ hours regulations
Key Skills need for this role are:
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of our delivery area (Approx 1hr radius of Watford)
• Friendly and polite manner
• Availability to work alternate Saturday mornings during the winter months is essential. This is paid at the overtime rate of £25.49 p/h
Requirements:
• Class 2 / Cat C HGV Licence
• Valid DCPC Card
• Valid Digital Tacho Card
• Multi drop experience
• Minimum of 2 years commercial driving experience
A basic salary of £37,876 for a 40-hour week (£18.21p/h) is on offer for this position with plenty of scope for overtime (paid at £25.49 p/h), including Saturday mornings, particularly in the busier winter months. This job comes with an excellent earnings potential.
Other benefits include:
• All licence renewals and medicals paid for
• All relevant training paid for e.g. annual DCPC training
• Free eyesight checks and generous contribution towards glass lenses if applicable
• Free private healthcare (BUPA) after qualifying period
• Generous Bonus Scheme – Discretionary bonus based on individual performance, depot performance and company profitability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £18.21 per hour
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
If you are looking for a permanent Class 2 driver position then apply now!
