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Posted 10 August, 2026

New Pass - Class 2 driver

Mainstay Recruitment
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are recruiting for Permanent HGV Class 2 Drivers to work for our client in Manchester.New Pass Drivers can be accepted for this position.Hourly rates:Basic - £17.51Overtime (after 39 hours) - £26.27Sunday - £35.01Breaks are paid there are no deductions made from your hoursHours of work:Start times are between 20:00 and 23:59, and you will get a set route of deliveries that you cover every night (and you will start at a similar time every night)Shift Lengths:Average 10 hours per shift, with paid breaksDeliveries:All deliveries will be within a 100 mile radius of the depot, you will have a set route that you cover every night which will consist of around 8 deliveries per shift. You will deliver cages of food produce to shops and service stations. You will be required to use a tail lift for deliveries and push the cages into the shops, meaning that all applicants must be physically fit.Training:You will be enrolled into approximately 2 weeks of fully-paid training prior to working independently. This will be a mixture of classroom-based, yard-based and on the road training, shadowing a driver to learn your route.Holiday:As standard, you will be entitled to 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, which is approximately 20% above statutory. You will also gain an additional weeks holiday after 5 years in serviceAdditional perks:Profit share all permanent employees are entitled to a share of the company profitsDiscount card all permanent employees will get a staff discount card for one of the nations most loved food retailersCPC Modules the company will pay for all CPC modules as well as digicard renewals and DVLA MedicalsSalary sacrifice scheme all employees can sacrifice a portion of their salary in return for shares in the company, reducing your tax burdenMatched pension Contributions all permanent employees will have matched pension contributions up to 7%This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced and new pass drivers, giving you an approximate salary of £43,000 for a 4-day working week (with overtime available if you want it).Licence Requirements:No minimum experienceNo more than 6 points for minor offencesNo DD, DR, IN endorsement codesYou must have a valid CPC and digital tachograph cardYou must have a valid, in date, HGV Class 1 or 2 entitlementTo apply for this position, or for more information, please contact the Mainstay Recruitment Team or apply via the link.TPBN1_UKTJ