LGV/HGV 2 Driver

  • Job Reference: 032/02463
  • Date Posted: 28 August 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Southampton
  • Location: Southampton, Hampshire
  • Salary: £35,000 to £40,000
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

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Driver Hire Southampton are recruiting on behalf of a well-established general haulage company for an experienced Class 2 Driver. This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive operation delivering palletised freight to commercial customers across the UK.

What Driver Hire Offers:



  • Weekly pay

  • PAYE and PAYE Advanced payment options available

  • 24/7 support from our dedicated in-house team

  • Access to CPC training and licence upgrades through Driver Hire Training

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Onsite parking available


About this Class 2 position:



  • Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays on a rota basis

  • Start time: 7:00am

  • Long-distance deliveries throughout the UK

  • Delivering palletised freight to commercial customers

  • Use of a pump truck for unloading pallets (some sites may unload via forklift)

  • Completing daily vehicle checks and accurately maintaining all paperwork


Requirements from you as a Class 2 Driver:



  • Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence

  • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card

  • Minimum of 2 years' Class 2 driving experience

  • Previous experience strapping loads securely

  • Experience driving 18-tonne or 26-tonne curtain-side tail-lift vehicles

  • Good understanding of drivers' hours and health & safety regulations

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

  • Reliable, professional, and safety-focused approach


About Driver Hire Southampton:


Driver Hire Southampton is a trusted recruitment specialist supplying professional drivers and logistics staff across Winchester and Southampton. We offer flexible opportunities for both full-time and part-time drivers.