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Class 2 Driver

Job ref. JN -112025-14890

Temporary

£20.18 - £30.25 per hour

Doncaster

Contract: Full time

Weekly hours: 40

Class 2 (C) Driver

Location: Doncaster (DN4 5NT)

Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour (Holiday pay accrued) / £20.18 per hour (Holiday pay included)

Holiday Pay: You can choose to have your holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or receive it as rolled-up holiday pay within your regular wages. The rolled-up rate includes the applicable holiday pay uplift.

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Assignment Type: Sickness & Holiday Cover

Start Date: 9th November 2026

The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our well-known client DHL for a Class 2 (C) Driver to join their busy distribution operation in Doncaster (DN4 5NT). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professional driver to play a key role in ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently by delivering goods safely, securely and on time. This position is to provide sickness and holiday cover, with a start date of 9th November 2026.

About the Role

Working as part of a dedicated transport team, you will be responsible for delivering tiles, kitchen products and bathroom products to residential properties, building sites and commercial customers. This role combines driving and physical work, requiring excellent customer service skills and a commitment to safety and compliance.

Please note: A driving assessment and induction will be required prior to starting work.

Your Duties Will Include:

  • Multi-drop delivery of tiles and kitchen/bathroom products to residential addresses, construction sites and businesses.
  • Use of electric pallet trucks to assist with the loading and unloading of pallets.
  • Driving in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Drivers' Hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
  • Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Adhering to health and safety procedures, road traffic legislation and company policies at all times.
  • Providing excellent customer service during all deliveries and collections.

What We're Looking For:

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence.
  • Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card.
  • Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Minimum of 12 months recent Class 2 driving experience.
  • Experience within a similar driving role would be advantageous.
  • Previous use of tail lifts and electric pallet trucks is beneficial.
  • Comfortable with manual handling duties.
  • A reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach to work.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

Benefits of Working for The Best Connection Include:

  • On-going Assignments throughout 2026
  • Online registration
  • CPC training
  • Shifts to suit you
  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Overtime
  • On-Line Payslips
  • Contributory Pension Provision
  • PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)

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

The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991. The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK and specialises in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sectors.

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

Barnsley
Doncaster, South Yorkshire

barnsley@thebestconnection.co.uk
01226 246067
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