The Best Connection
Class 2 Driver
Class 2 Driver at The Best Connection, based in Gateshead, North East, paying £14.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Gateshead, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 2
- Driver CPC
- Immediate start
55% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference jobs/class-2-driver__jn-062026-22727
About the role
Class 2 Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£14.00 per hour
Gateshead
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: £14.00 per hour Minimum of 8 hours per shift Flat rate all hours
Weekly hours: 40
The Best Connection are currently recruiting experienced Class 2 (HGV2) Drivers for ongoing work based in Felling.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional HGV drivers seeking weekday work involving multi-drop fridge collections and deliveries.
A driver's mate will be provided to assist with loading, unloading and deliveries.
Immediate starts are available for reliable and experienced drivers.
The Role
- Driving a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle
- Completing multi-drop fridge collections and deliveries
- Delivering and collecting goods from customers across the region
- Working alongside a driver's mate who will assist with handling and deliveries
- Ensuring goods are safely loaded, secured and delivered
- Completing delivery paperwork and using handheld technology
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks
- Maintaining high standards of safety and customer service
- Following planned routes and delivery schedules
The Candidate
To be considered, you must:
- Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
- Have a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Have previous professional HGV driving experience
- Have multi-drop delivery experience (preferred)
- Be comfortable with the physical aspects of fridge deliveries
- Be reliable, professional and safety-conscious
- Have good communication and customer service skills
- Be able to work effectively alongside a driver's mate
- Have a flexible and positive approach to work
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday
- Day shifts
- Variable start and finish times depending on routes and workload
- Ongoing work available
Pay
- £14.00 per hour
Why Work with The Best Connection?
- Immediate starts available
- Ongoing work
- Weekly pay and holiday accrual
- 24/7 support from experienced consultants
- Online payslips
- Pension contributions
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to Perks at Work employee discounts
Apply now for this Class 2 HGV Driver job in Felling and secure ongoing weekday driving work with The Best Connection.
Suitable candidates will be invited to complete online registration.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Reference: jobs/class-2-driver__jn-062026-22727 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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