HGV Class 2_Trainee HIAB Driver

Location: Working with one of our fantastic local clients
Pay: £15.00 to £18.00 per hour
Start times: Monday to Friday, 06:30 starts, finishing by 4pm daily
Job type: Temp to perm
Pay type: Weekly PAYE

Driver Hire is currently recruiting a reliable and professional Class 2 Trainee HIAB Driver to work with one of our fantastic local clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 2 driver who is looking to develop their skills and progress into HIAB work. The role will initially involve Class 2 deliveries, giving you the chance to familiarise yourself with the client’s routes, products, working procedures, and customer base. Once you have completed the initial Class 2 delivery work and are fully familiar with the role, you will then be trained to operate the HIAB trucks.

Our client takes pride in organising great routes and looking after its team. This is not builders’ merchant work, with deliveries made to commercial sites.

This is a great opportunity for a Class 2 driver looking for consistent weekday work, excellent pay, training and development, immediate starts, and the option of a permanent position for successful candidates.

The Role

As a Class 2 Trainee HIAB Driver , your duties may include:

Driving Class 2 vehicles safely and professionally

Completing Class 2 deliveries to customers and client sites

Learning the client’s routes, delivery process, and site procedures

After completing the initial Class 2 delivery work, being trained to operate HIAB trucks safely and professionally

Completing daily vehicle checks

Ensuring paperwork and delivery notes are completed accurately

Providing excellent customer service while representing Driver Hire and our client

Following all road transport, driver hours and health and safety regulations

Start times are typically 06:30, Monday to Friday , with 30 minutes allocated for safety checks in the morning.

What We Offer

£15.00 to £18.00 per hour

Weekly PAYE pay

Holiday pay accrued

Monday to Friday work

Immediate starts available

Ongoing work with a fantastic client

Temp-to-perm opportunities available for successful candidates

Training and upskilling opportunity into HIAB work

Support from a friendly and experienced Driver Hire team

£200 bonus after completing 20 shifts with us

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

A valid Class 2 HGV licence

Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card

Minimum 1 year’s Class 2 driving experience

Be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements

A reliable, professional and safety-focused approach

Good communication and customer service skills

Good knowledge of driver hours and working time regulations

A willingness to learn and progress into HIAB work

HIAB experience is desirable but not essential, as this role is designed for a Class 2 driver who is looking to be upskilled.

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. While it is a national brand, it operates as a franchised network, meaning the local office is locally and independently owned, giving clients and candidates the benefit of a trusted national brand with the personal service of a local, family-run business.

If you are an experienced Class 2 driver looking for consistent weekday work, excellent pay, and the opportunity to progress into HIAB driving, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Driver Hire for immediate consideration.