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HGV Driver

Job details
Posting date: 26 January 2026
Salary: £17.64 to £24.36 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2TP
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JN -092025-10552_1769426396

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Summary

We are recruiting Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers!

We're currently looking for reliable and professional Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers to join our client based in Stoke. You'll be responsible for making multi-drop deliveries of chilled and frozen goods as well as ambient to stores nationwide.

About the role:

  • Average of 5-10 drops per day
  • Delivery using roll cages unloaded via tail lift
  • Start times between 04:00 and 06:00am
  • Typical shift length is around 12 hours
  • Long term ongoing work with permanent opportunities available
  • Ensuring all products are delivered safely and on time
  • Maintaining excellent customer service and vehicle standards

An assessment is required prior to starting which will include driving, theory and drugs and alcohol test. Successful candidates will then complete an induction and buddy days.

Newly Passed HGV drivers are welcome. No prior experience is required!

Available shifts include a bi-weekly rota with one weekend day every other week (usually Saturday), or on an ad-hoc basis completing 1-4 shifts weekly.

Pay rates:

Basic rate of £17.65 ph

Weekend rate £19.77 ph

Overtime rate after 48h £24.36 ph

To apply for the role it is required that you hold a valid Class 1 or 2 licence, CPC and Digi card. Good communication and customer service skills preferred and ability to work flexibly across different days and start times between 04:00 and 06:00.

Apply today to secure your role or call 01782 209666 for further information.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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