Job Description
Company Name : Pertemps Northampton
- 3114742441
- €16.68 - €16.68 Hour
- Others
- Transport/ Logistics
- 27-05-2026
Class 2
Class 2 Driver (Temp-to-Perm)
Location: Swan Valley, Northampton (Candidates must live within a 1-hour commute)
Pay Rate: 16.68 per hour + accrued holiday pay
Shift Pattern: 5 days on, 3 days off (Rolling roster)
Start Time: From 04:00 AM
About the Role
Pertemps Northampton is currently seeking reliable, motivated, and experienced Class 2 Drivers for our prestigious client based in Swan Valley, Northampton. If you are looking for a physically engaging role with a clear path to a permanent career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
This is a temp-to-perm position. A full-time, permanent offer will be extended based on your performance, attendance, attitude, tachograph infringement rate, and accident record during the temporary period.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operating a Category C vehicle to deliver goods to various convenience stores.
- Completing between 4 to 10 caged drops per day.
- Handling physical work (handballing involved), which includes unloading cages and goods at delivery points.
- Conducting thorough pre- and post-journey vehicle checks.
- Adhering to all EU driving hours, tachograph regulations, and working time directives.
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Experience: Minimum of 6 months of UK driving experience driving a Category C (Class 2) or C+E vehicle. Previous multi-drop experience is highly beneficial.
- Licence & Points: Valid UK Driving Licence (Category C), CPC, and Digital Tacho card. Maximum of 3 penalty points to be considered for the permanent contract.
- Availability: Must be able to fully commit to a 5 on, 3 off shift pattern and be ready for start times from 04:00 AM.
- Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit and able-bodied, as this role involves manual handling and unloading.
- Location: Must live local to Northampton (maximum 1-hour commute from Swan Valley).
- Competitive pay rate of 16.68/hr.
- Accrued holiday pay.
- A genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract with a leading client.
- Supportive, dedicated consultant team at Pertemps.