HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

About

Class 2 HGV Driver - Leicester

Monday to Friday, no weekends - with Nelsons for Cartons, part of Macfarlane Packaging

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Salary: £31,000 basic + performance bonus & company benefits

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Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-15:30

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Licence: Class 2 (Category C), CPC & Digital Tachograph Card

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Work: Palletised deliveries, mainly across the Midlands

About the Role

We're looking for a reliable, safety-conscious Class 2 HGV Driver to join the Logistics Team at Nelsons for Cartons, part of the Macfarlane Packaging Group. This isn't traditional multi-drop: most journeys involve just one or a small number of customers, delivering palletised goods mainly across the Midlands and occasionally further afield. Earlier starts may occasionally be required.

What You'll Be Doing

- Delivering palletised goods safely, on time and to a high standard

- Loading your vehicle and making sure every load is secured correctly

- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects

- Providing excellent customer service on delivery

- Supporting the warehouse team and safe warehouse operations

- Following all Health & Safety procedures and company requirements

What You'll Need

- A valid Class 2 (Category C) licence with at least 1 year's driving experience

- A current Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph Card

- A clean driving record

- Regional or general delivery experience, with a focus on safe driving and load security

- A reliable, team-focused and customer-friendly attitude

What We Offer

- Stable weekday hours with no weekend or overtime work

- Competitive basic salary plus performance bonus

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional days after 5 and 10 years' service

- Pension, wellbeing support and employee discounts

- Training and development opportunities

- A secure, long-term role in a friendly, supportive team

Ready to Apply?

Click 'Apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. We're holding local interviews quickly in the next week or two.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

No recruitment agencies, please.