HGV Class 2 Day Driver

HGV Class 2 Day Driver
Company
Recruit UK
Location
Manchester
Salary
£14.00–£14.50 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
Job description
CLASS 2 DRIVER REQUIRED – MANCHESTER

Immediate Start – Tomorrow!

Recruit UK is currently looking for a Class 2 (Category C) Driver for our client based in Manchester.

The Role:
• Multi-drop deliveries
• Air freight work
• Start times between 06:00 – 07:00
• Ongoing work for the rest of the week £14.00 - £14.50 per hour

Requirements:
• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• CPC & Digital Tachograph Card
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Level D preferred, but not essential

· Location: Manchester

If you’re available to start tomorrow and are looking for immediate work, we’d love to hear from you!
• Contact Kez at Recruit UK today or send your CV and licence details to apply.

Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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The National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of April 2026 according to the latest rate update. Welders working overtime must receive 1.5 times this rate for hours beyond 40 per week. Employers in construction must also pay the Construction Industry Scheme deductions on top of this base rate.
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Which documents are needed when applying for welder positions through the UK government apprenticeship or job schemes in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, National Insurance number, proof of NVQ Level 3 or CSWIP certificate, and a completed application via the Find a Job service by 31 March 2026 for the April intake. Right to work evidence and a Disclosure and Barring Service check dated within the last 12 months are mandatory for construction sites. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5MB each.
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