Class 2 Driver

  • Rapier
  • Aug 08, 2026
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

HGV Class 2 (Category C) Driver

Location: Maidstone

Full-Time Ongoing Work Immediate Starts

Newly Qualified Drivers Welcome!

Looking for a long-term driving role with excellent rates of pay, consistent work, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a leading home delivery operation based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and customer-focused team offering ongoing work, weekly pay, and full training and support.

Pay Rates

  • 18.38 per hour
  • 27.56 per hour after 48 hours worked
  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • Holiday pay accrued separately

The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you'll work alongside a dedicated Driver's Mate, delivering products directly to customers' homes. You'll be the face of the business, providing a professional, friendly, and reliable service while ensuring every delivery is completed safely and efficiently.
This is a physically demanding role involving manual handling, making it ideal for drivers who enjoy being active and working as part of a team.

Your Responsibilities

  • Completing multi-drop home deliveries
  • Delivering exceptional customer service at every stop
  • Working closely with your Driver's Mate to complete deliveries safely and efficiently
  • Making customer pre-delivery calls where required
  • Completing Proof of Delivery (POD) accurately
  • Safely unloading goods into customers' homes
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring legal compliance
  • Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on schedule

Shift Information

  • Flexible shift patterns available
  • Weekend working may be required
  • This is not a standard Monday to Friday role, so flexibility is essential
  • Ongoing, full-time work with regular shifts

What We're Looking For

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
  • Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
  • Digital Tachograph Card
  • No DR, CD or IN endorsements
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and well organised
  • Ability to successfully complete theory and practical driving assessments
  • Previous multi-drop or home delivery experience is beneficial but not essential

Why Join Rapier Employment?

  • Competitive hourly rates with enhanced overtime pay
  • Newly qualified drivers encouraged to apply
  • Ongoing, long-term work
  • Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities
  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Workplace pension
  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Free, secure onsite parking
  • Employment and mortgage references available
  • Dedicated transport team committed to supporting our drivers

Apply Today

If you're an HGV Class 2 Driver looking for reliable, ongoing work with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your next driving role with Rapier Employment. Immediate starts available!