Hgv Class 2 Driver

Our Fareham based client is seeking a professional Class 2 driver to assist with
*** Temp to Perm opportunity with immediate start ***
* Safely operate HGV2 / LGV2 / Class 2 vehicles
* Deliver palletised / Caged Goods - Deliveries include Gatwick/Heathow Airports
* Complete vehicle checks - Reporting and logging and defects
* Ensure accurate delivery paperwork and digital records
* Provide excellent customer service / customer facing role
* Work efficiently to meet delivery schedules
* Assist with heavy lifting and manual handling when required
* Follow all relevant health & safety procedures
Licensing & Driving Compliance
* Category C Qualification: Must hold a valid, active UK Category C (Class 2 / LGV2) driving licence.
* Professional Credentials: Possession of a valid Driver CPC (DQC) card and an active Digital Tachograph card is mandatory.
* Insurance Criteria: Clean driving record preferred, allowing a maximum of 3 minor penalty points (e.g., SP30) to comply with restrictive fleet insurance policies.
* Exclusions: Zero tolerance for major motoring convictions, including DD, DR, CD, or IN10 codes.
Proven Experience & Operational Skills
* Road Time: Minimum of 6 months of verifiable HGV driving experience handling rigid vehicles in the UK.
* Delivery Profiling: Proven track record in executing Class 2 multidrop deliveries
* Equipment Mastery: Competent in safely operating hydraulic vehicle tail-lifts alongside manual and electric pallet trucks.
* Physical Stamina: Experience with demanding manual handling tasks, including maneuvering heavy freight over kerbs, inclines, and uneven ground.
Vetting, Integrity & Background Checks
* Background Check: Must provide a Basic DBS certificate issued within the last 6 months to verify a clear criminal record for high-value cargo handling
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed