HGV Driver

  • Job Reference: 094/00470
  • Date Posted: 15 May 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Wakefield
  • Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Salary: £16.81 to £20.00 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Contract, Temporary

Job Description

HGV Driver (Class 1 or 2)

Location: Wakefield and surrounding areas
Pay: ££16.81 - £20.00 per hour
Schedule: Varied schedule
Start Time: Mornings and some nights available
Shift Length: 8-11 hours

The Role

As an HGV Driver, you will:

  • Work for a variety of clients across the Wakefield region

  • Drive a variety of HGV vehicles (Box trailers, curtain siders, flat beds, tankers, fridge units, tail lifts and much more)

  • Carry out work that fits around your current skillset, whilst also having the opportunity to pick up new skills

  • Assist with manual handling of goods in some cases

  • Maintain high standards of customer service and safety


What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Valid HGV Class 2 or Class 1 licence

  • Valid CPC & Digital Tacho Card

  • No more than 6 penalty points

  • Good understanding of health & safety