HGV Class 2 Driver (New 2026 Pay Rates & Benefits)

About us

Response Logistics are Staffordshire's premier distribution company for pallet collections and deliveries across UK and Ireland. Based in Stoke on Trent we are part of a network with over 90+ depots across the country to service customers collection and delivery requirements.

What you will be doing?

The successful candidate will be driving an 18 Tonne Curtain Sided Tail-Lift Vehicle, completing Multi-Drop Palletised Deliveries and Collections within Stoke and Cheshire.

When you will be working?

Monday to Friday - Guaranteed minimum hours paid - 42.5 hours
Optional Weekend work depending on customer requirements

Your responsibilities?

Completing vehicle checks and reporting defects
Ensuring your load is secured safely
Complete Deliveries in route order
Complete Collections in route order
Use of an Electric Powered Pump Truck
Use of a hand-held signature capture mobile device ensuring signatures are obtained
Speaking with delivery points and customers in a polite and professional manner.
Work in accordance with Drivers Hours Regulations
Follow company procedures to the best of your ability
Follow Health and Safety Procedures and Regulations

Rate of pay?

Up to 42.5 hours = £14.45 per hour
Overtime = £14.65 per hour
Saturday = £100 minimum & £15.20 per hour after 8 hours
Sunday/Bank Holiday = £125 minimum & £17.25 per hour after 8 hours
Quarterly bonus = £200 a quarter

Rate of pay is reviewed every year.

Who we are looking for?

The right candidate must be Willing, Honest, Reliable, Accountable, Committed, Capable and Professional in all elements of their work.

Benefits working for us?

Additional 0.5 day holiday for each year working for us i.e. 2 years = 1 day
Achievable quarterly bonus - £200 per quarter - easily achieved
Free Pure Gym membership
Team events
Funded CPC courses - 1 per year of employment (any overdue are not counted)
Free HGV Medical
Free Specsavers Eye Tests (included glasses if required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.45 per hour

Application question(s):
Do you have any points on your licence? If so, how many and which endorsements?

Experience:
HGV Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: On the road