HGV Class 2 / 7.5T Driver

Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £31,000 - £37,323 (depending on experience, licence, and qualifications)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 / 7.5T Driver to join a well-established business based in Portsmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a hands-on, customer-facing driving role with a strong work-life balance.

The Role
* Multi-drop delivery of products across Central Southern England
* Providing a high level of customer service at delivery points
* Manual handling as part of daily duties
* Conducting vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness
* Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and road legislation
* Start time of 7:00am with flexibility on finish times

Working Hours & Pay
* Guaranteed 9 hours' pay per day, regardless of early finishes
* Typical working hours:o Non-peak: around 7 hours per dayo Peak: around 8 hours per day
* Occasional longer days during peak periods, but rarely exceeding 9 hours
* Work is planned to complete deliveries before site closures (typically by 4:00pm)
* Pay period runs from 24th to 23rd each month

Requirements
* Valid HGV Class 2 or 7.5T licence
* Valid CPC and Tachograph card
* Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
* Comfortable with manual handling
* Strong customer service skills
* Flexible and reliable approach to work

This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied driving position with physical activity and customer interaction, while benefiting from consistent hours and guaranteed daily pay.