Full time

Class 2 driver

Rapier Employment
Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SF
money-bag £18.12 - £24.10 per hour, Benefits: Weekly bonus, Temp to perm
Posted: 29 July 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Ref: 60525763

About the Role

As a Class 2 driver based in Maidstone, you will deliver chilled, frozen, and ambient goods to retail stores using roll cages for a leading logistics firm. This full-time, ongoing position offers a competitive hourly rate between £18.12 and £24.10, plus a weekly attendance bonus. Operating Monday to Friday with weekend and overtime premiums, the role demands a valid Category C licence and physical fitness for manual unloading. Consistent shifts provide stable earnings, with holiday pay and weekly wages. Temp-to-perm opportunities are available for reliable candidates seeking long-term employment with a reputable company.

HGV Class 2 Drivers

Location: Maidstone

Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity? Would you like to work for a market-leading company offering excellent rates of pay, long-term stability, and the opportunity to secure a permanent role?
Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers on behalf of one of the UK's leading blue-chip logistics providers based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering consistent work, competitive pay, and genuine temp-to-perm opportunities.

Pay & Benefits

  • Monday to Friday: £18.12 per hour
  • Weekends: £22.65 per hour
  • Overtime (after 42.5 hours): £24.10 per hour
  • £50 weekly attendance bonus
  • PAYE with holiday pay accrued separately
  • Weekly or monthly pay options
  • Pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employment and mortgage references available
  • Immediate starts
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities

Shift Information

  • 5 on, 3 off rolling shift pattern
  • Start times between 04:00 and 08:00
  • Average shift length of 12 hours
  • Minimum 8 hours' guaranteed pay per shift
  • Occasional two-trip days
If this shift pattern doesn't quite suit your availability, we'd still love to hear from you, as alternative working patterns may be available.

The Role

This is a physically demanding but highly rewarding role involving multi-drop deliveries and manual handling. You'll be delivering to convenience stores across the South East and surrounding regions, ensuring products arrive safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
Our drivers are more than just delivery professionals—they're the face of our client's business. We're looking for reliable, customer-focused individuals who take pride in delivering excellent service while building positive relationships with customers at every stop.
You'll be responsible for delivering ambient, chilled, and frozen products while maintaining high food hygiene standards, completing delivery paperwork accurately, and carrying out daily vehicle checks.

Duties Include

  • Completing 6–12 multi-drop deliveries per shift
  • Delivering chilled, frozen, and ambient products to retail stores
  • Safely handling roll cages during deliveries
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring legal compliance
  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately and on time
  • Providing a professional, friendly, and reliable service at every delivery
You'll deliver to stores across:
  • Kent
  • London
  • Sussex
  • Essex
  • Hertfordshire
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Oxfordshire
  • And surrounding areas

What We're Looking For

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
  • Valid Driver CPC qualification
  • Digital Tachograph Card
  • Maximum of 6 penalty points (minor offences only)
  • Reliable, professional, and customer-focused attitude
  • Good communication and time-management skills
  • Flexibility to work the 5 on, 3 off rolling rota

Why Join Rapier Employment?

  • Excellent rates of pay, including overtime and weekend enhancements
  • £50 weekly attendance bonus
  • Consistent, ongoing work with a leading logistics provider
  • Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities
  • Immediate starts available
  • Supportive and experienced transport team
  • Long-term career prospects
  • Work for an agency that values and supports its drivers

Apply Today

If you're looking for a well-paid, long-term driving role with guaranteed hours, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to join a leading logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and you could be behind the wheel within days!

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