Full time

HGV1 & HGV2 Drivers

Pertemps Milton Keynes

Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2SN

£15.52 - £27.28 per hour

Posted: 12 August 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 11 September 2026

Ref: 60646023

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About the Role

Pertemps Milton Keynes is recruiting HGV1 and HGV2 Drivers for a distribution client in Northampton. This full-time position pays £15.52 to £27.28 per hour, with overtime available. Shifts run Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, with start times between 04:00 and 12:00, covering roughly 50 hours weekly. Drivers will handle trunking and multi-drop deliveries, requiring a valid licence, CPC, and digital tachograph card. The work is steady, with immediate starts for qualified candidates. You will operate modern vehicles and receive support from a transport office that understands the demands of the job. If you possess the necessary credentials and want dependable income, this role offers a straightforward path to regular employment in the Northampton area.

🚛 HGV1 & HGV2 DRIVERS WANTED 🚛
💰 Good Rates | Regular Work | Immediate StartsLet's be honest...
You're probably fed up with adverts promising an "exciting opportunity" in a "fast-paced environment".
You're a driver.
You want decent money, reliable work, good kit and a transport team that knows their tachograph from their toaster.
That's exactly what we've got.
Pertemps Milton Keynes are recruiting HGV1 and HGV2 Drivers for a leading distribution client based in Northampton. Whether you're an experienced HGV1 driver or an HGV2 driver who knows London's roads better than most sat navs, we'd love to hear from you.
⭐ THE IMPORTANT BITS ⭐
📍 Location: Northampton
📅 Shift Patterns: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday
🕐 Start Times: Between 04:00 and 12:00
⏰ Hours: Around 50 hours per week
💷 PAY RATES:
HGV1 Drivers

£18.52 per hour
£27.78 per hour overtime (after 8 hours)

HGV2 Drivers

£15.52 per hour
£21.29 per hour overtime (after 8 hours)

✅ Weekly Pay
✅ Ongoing Work
✅ Fixed Shift Patterns
✅ Immediate Starts
✅ Long-Term Opportunities
🚚 THE JOB
You'll be delivering palletised goods across London and the surrounding areas, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, professionally and on time.
Depending on your licence category you'll typically complete:

HGV1: 2-6 store deliveries per shift
HGV2: 1-2 deliveries and collections per shift

You'll also:

Complete delivery paperwork
Carry out daily vehicle checks
Follow all driver compliance procedures
Provide excellent customer service
Keep cool when someone says, "I won't keep you long mate" before disappearing for half an hour

For HGV1 Drivers, pump truck unloading will be required.
✅ WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Valid HGV1 (C+E) or HGV2 (Category C) Licence
Driver CPC Qualification Card
Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum 12 months' experience in your licence category
No more than 6 penalty points
No CU, DD, DR or TT endorsements
Professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude

🎁 WHY DRIVERS LIKE THIS JOB ... Apart from getting paid every week:
✔ Regular ongoing work
✔ Consistent shift patterns
✔ Overtime opportunities
✔ Competitive rates of pay
✔ Well-maintained vehicles
✔ Friendly transport team
✔ Long-term stability
✔ No nonsense recruitment process
✔ A consultant who actually answers the phone
✔ The chance to earn a good living without spending your life searching job boards
📞 READY TO GET MOVING?
Driver assessments are being booked now, so don't spend three weeks "thinking about it" while your mate bags the best shifts.
☎️ 01908 208500
💬 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/RNESUFJYR7A4E1
📧 nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk
Prefer a quick chat? Drop me a WhatsApp and I'll get straight back to you.

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