HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Irlam & Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team at a well-established alcohol distribution company operating out of Irlam and Trafford Park. This role involves the delivery of alcohol products to pubs, bars, restaurants, and wholesalers throughout the Northwest.
As a driver, you'll represent the company at customer sites, so professionalism, punctuality, and a customer-focused attitude are essential. You'll be responsible for both driving and physically delivering goods such as kegs, cases, and bottles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Class 2 (Category C) vehicles for multi-drop deliveries of alcoholic beverages.
- Safely load and unload stock using tail lifts, sack trucks, and manual handling.
- Deliver to a variety of licensed premises, ensuring timely and accurate drop-offs.
- Complete all relevant delivery paperwork and obtain signatures.
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any issues or defects.
- Adhere to all driving laws, tachograph regulations, and company policies.
- Provide friendly and professional service to customers at delivery points.
Requirements:
- Valid and in-date HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
- Valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card.
- Minimum 1 year of HGV Class 2 driving experience (essential).
- Confident in manual handling; ability to lift heavy items such as beer kegs.
- Good knowledge of local and regional roads (Greater Manchester and North West).
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience delivering alcohol or beverages to licensed premises.
- Familiarity with using pump trucks or sack barrows.
- Forklift licence (preferred but not required).
Benefits:
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule - no weekend work.
- 45 hours per week guaranteed.
- Company-provided uniform and PPE.
- Holiday pay and pension contribution.
- Friendly team and long-term employment opportunities.
If you are interested in this position please contact our fantastic team on for more information