Company:
Pertemps Northampton
Location: Northampton
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: £33,850 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of our client in Northampton for a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional driver looking for stable, weekday work with excellent benefits and full Moffett training provided.The RoleYou will be delivering palletised goods (mainly to construction and drylining sites) using a curtainsider vehicle. The role offers a great balance of driving and customer interaction, with minimal manual handling.
- Average 2 runs per day
- Typically 5-6 drops per day (additional drops are local only)
- Deliveries across Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire + 30-mile radius
- Occasional delivery into Central London (Kentish Town)
- 80% site deliveries
- Start time 06:30, finish around 16:00-17:00
- No weekends or bank holidays
- Confirm delivery instructions, plan routes, and meet schedules
- Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures
- Carry out checks to ensure correct and complete deliveries
- Report any delivery issues, restrictions, or delays
- Drive safely and professionally at all times
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure roadworthiness
- Supervise loading to ensure safe and compliant loads
- Report any accidents or incidents in line with procedures
- Support warehouse operations when required (loading, stock, housekeeping)
- Operate a Moffett Mounty fork truck (training provided if needed)
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Minimum 2 years' HGV driving experience
- Maximum 6 points (no major endorsements)
- Valid Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Card
- Comfortable with or willing to be trained on a Moffett
- Strong awareness of health & safety
- Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
- Competitive salary + yearly reviews
- Annual bonus scheme
- Fully funded Moffett training & licence
- On-site parking
- Staff discount scheme
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Enhanced life assurance (pension members)
- Increased pension contributions after 5 years
- Up to 30 days holiday (service-based increase)
- Long service awards
- Discounted private healthcare & cash plans
- Eyecare vouchers
- Wider wallet discount scheme
- Ongoing training & development opportunities
- No handballing - all loads are palletised
- Work-life balance - no weekends or bank holidays
- Supportive operation - routes planned and flexible via WhatsApp communication
- Well-organised depot - vehicles often pre-loaded the day before
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