HGV Class 2 Driver

Location Northampton
Discipline: Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Heavy Plant
Associated job titles: HGV Class 1 , HGV Class 2 , HGV 2 Driver
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £645.75 - 645.75 per week + Bonus+Overtime
Contact name: Georgina Wittich

Contact email: Georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667220
Job ref: 64648
Published: about 5 hours ago

HGV Class 2 Driver – Northamptonshire | Plant Hire Specialist | No Weekends | Paid Breaks | Bonus Scheme


We are recruiting for a well-established, family-run plant hire business with multiple depots across the UK. Known for reliability and high service standards, this company has built a strong reputation within the construction sector. With continued growth and investment in both people and equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team offering long-term career progression.


Key Benefits of the HGV Class 2 Driver:

  • Weekly pay of £645.75 

  • Bonus scheme paying £1,500 per year (paid in June and December)

  • Monday to Friday working hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm

  • Paid lunch breaks

  • No evening work and no weekend work

  • Overtime available

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • Death in service benefit

  • Full training provided – no prior plant experience required

  • Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business


About the Role (HGV Class 2 Driver)

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering and collecting a range of plant machinery including diggers, dumpers, and rollers to customer sites across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.

A typical day for an HGV Class 2 Driver will include:

  • Safe delivery and collection of plant equipment

  • Loading, unloading, and securing machinery using correct strapping methods

  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks

  • Providing excellent customer service on-site

  • Working closely with the depot team to ensure efficient operations

This HGV Class 2 Driver role offers stable, local work with no nights out.


About You (HGV Class 2 Driver)

To be successful in this HGV Class 2 Driver role, you should:

  • Hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence

  • Have a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card

  • Be willing to learn – full training on plant equipment provided

  • Have a positive, can-do attitude

  • Be reliable and safety-conscious

  • Have good customer-facing skills

Previous experience transporting plant machinery is beneficial but not essential.


To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Class 2 Driver, LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, HGV Driver, Plant Driver, Delivery Driver Class 2, Construction Driver, Equipment Delivery Driver, Lorry Driver, Transport Driver


Next Steps

If you are looking for a stable and rewarding HGV Class 2 Driver role with excellent work-life balance, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your opportunity or contact Georgina on 01933667220 or georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment to find out more on this HGV Class 2 Driver role!