HGV Class 2 & FLT Counterbalance Driver
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NW Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | NW-JH137 |
Summary
HGV Class 2 & FLT Counterbalance Driver
• Location: Leyland, Lancashire
• Hours: 2pm – 10pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay: £15.50 per hour (PAYE) + holiday pay accrual on all hours worked
• Term: 12-week temp to perm role
Responsibilities:
• Driving a Class 2 vehicle to deliver products safely and on time to locations
• Driving between 5 to 10 miles from site, typically between business-owned premises, shunting stock and finished products between required locations.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing delivery paperwork accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and road transport legislation.
• Assisting with loading / unloading where required (FLT licence preferred)
• Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally on deliveries.
Requirements:
• Full UK driving licence with valid Class 1 or 2 (Category C) entitlement.
• Current CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence (for insurance purposes).
• Previous Class 1 or 2 driving experience.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks.
• Strong confidence and excellent spatial awareness – essential for maneuvering vehicles in confined areas and between sites.
• Reliability and punctuality are vital given the short-term nature of this cover.
Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!
• Job Type: 12-week temp to perm role
Benefits: Canteen, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking, Transport links
Work Location: In person
• Location: Leyland, Lancashire
• Hours: 2pm – 10pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay: £15.50 per hour (PAYE) + holiday pay accrual on all hours worked
• Term: 12-week temp to perm role
Responsibilities:
• Driving a Class 2 vehicle to deliver products safely and on time to locations
• Driving between 5 to 10 miles from site, typically between business-owned premises, shunting stock and finished products between required locations.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing delivery paperwork accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and road transport legislation.
• Assisting with loading / unloading where required (FLT licence preferred)
• Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally on deliveries.
Requirements:
• Full UK driving licence with valid Class 1 or 2 (Category C) entitlement.
• Current CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence (for insurance purposes).
• Previous Class 1 or 2 driving experience.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks.
• Strong confidence and excellent spatial awareness – essential for maneuvering vehicles in confined areas and between sites.
• Reliability and punctuality are vital given the short-term nature of this cover.
Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!
• Job Type: 12-week temp to perm role
Benefits: Canteen, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking, Transport links
Work Location: In person