Class 2 Driver (Temp-to-Perm, Pallets)

  • Job Reference: 059/00622
  • Date Posted: 15 September 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Portsmouth
  • Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Salary: £32,000
  • Job Type: Permanent, Temporary

Job Description

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver (Pallets)


Type: Temporary to Permanent


Salary: £32,000 per annum


Location: Portsmouth


Start Date: Immediate


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 (Cat C) Driver to join our customer, a well-established business based in Portsmouth.


This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for an experienced Class 2 driver who is looking for a stable, long-term position delivering palletised goods to customers across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.


If you're a reliable and professional driver with previous experience delivering pallets and providing excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you!



Requirements:



  • Valid Class 2 (HGV/LGV, Category C) driving licence

  • Valid CPC and Tacho Card

  • Previous commercial driving experience

  • Previous experience delivering palletised goods is essential

  • Good knowledge of Portsmouth and surrounding areas would be advantageous

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Physically fit, as some manual handling will be involved

  • Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach to work


Key Responsibilities:



  • Safely load, transport and deliver palletised goods to customers

  • Carry out deliveries to customers across Portsmouth and surrounding areas

  • Ensure goods are delivered safely and securely

  • Assist with loading and unloading where required

  • Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects

  • Provide excellent customer service at each delivery

  • Ensure all relevant paperwork and delivery documentation is completed correctly

  • Comply with all company, road safety and transport regulations


Benefits:



  • £32,000 per annum salary (once permanent)

  • Competitive hourly rate of £18.50ph (Umbrella) whilst through the agency

  • Regular local and surrounding-area deliveries

  • Opportunity to join a friendly and professional team

  • Support from our experienced recruitment team throughout the process


If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply now or feel free to give us a call on 02392 460603, or email Portsmouth@driverhire.co.uk .

 

Ref: WSPOR