Job Description:

HGV Class 2 Driver – Temp to Perm
Location: Rochester
Pay: £18.25 per hour + Holiday Pay (£20.45 PAYE)
Overtime: £27.37 per hour (£30.69 PAYE)
Bonus: Up to £1,300 Quarterly
OTE: Up to £45,500 + £5,200 Bonus + Benefits
Monday to Friday – No Weekend Work
Secure, well-paid, long-term driving work with real progression. Immediate starts available.

Rapier Employment are recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for a highly respected and established client based near Rochester. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering paid training, guaranteed hours, and excellent earning potential.
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that genuinely invests in its drivers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Multi-drop deliveries (5–8 per day) to customers’ homes
• Delivering kitchens and bedrooms to room of choice
• Working as part of a 2-man delivery team with a driver’s mate
• Completing deliveries within scheduled time windows
• Scanning and confirming deliveries
• Providing excellent customer service at every stop
• Heavy lifting involved

The Role

• Start times between 04:00 – 06:00
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week
• Shifts up to 12 hours
• Monday to Friday working (flexibility required during peak)
• Vehicles pre-loaded overnight – no loading required

Pay & Rewards

• £18.25 per hour + holiday pay (£20.45 PAYE)
• Overtime £27.37 per hour (£30.69 PAYE)
• Overtime paid for 6th shift
• Quarterly bonus up to £1,300
• Driver of the Month incentives

Permanent Benefits

• Salary up to £45,552 + £5,200 bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Full uniform provided
• Paid Driver CPC training
• 5-year medicals covered
• Christmas shutdown
• Incentives, raffles & prizes (including holidays & tech)
• Clear career progression opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Newly qualified drivers welcome
• Maximum 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, IN, CU80)
• Valid CPC & Digital Tachograph card
• Physically fit (manual handling required)
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good customer service skills
• Willing to complete DBS, Drug & Alcohol testing

If you’re looking for a stable, well-paid driving role with no weekend work, excellent bonuses, and a clear path to a permanent position – apply today.