Job Description:

Location: Heywood
Job Type: Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Any 4 Days from 7

AM Shifts (22:45 - Midday)

• £19.50 per hour
• £24.85 per hour including holiday pay

Additional Payments

• Weekend Bonus: £61.15 per shift
• Nights Out Bonus: £28.79 per night (if required)
• Bank Holiday Bonus

Proman UK, acting as an Employment Business, is currently recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV / LGV C Drivers to support our client based in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established distribution operation delivering products to retail outlets across the UK.

The role offers a flexible 4-day working week with a published rota provided one week in advance, allowing drivers to plan their work-life balance effectively.

• Any 4 days out of 7
• Sunday is typically a scheduled rest day
• Additional two consecutive rest days during the week
• Client operation runs Monday to Saturday
• Example rota:Weekly rotas are published one week in advance
  • Sunday - Off
  • Monday - Work
  • Tuesday - Work
  • Wednesday - Off
  • Thursday - Off
  • Friday - Work
  • Saturday - Work
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts on scheduled rest days when available
• Occasional Sunday work may be available for specific routes requiring an overnight stay.

• Regular start times between 00:00 and 03:00 am
• Flexibility around preferred start times where operationally possible
• Shifts range from 8 hours up to the legal maximum of 15 hours
• Most drivers working this pattern average around 50 hours per week across 4 working days
• Typically completing 3 to 5 deliveries per shift

You will be responsible for delivering products to customer sites, with many deliveries taking place outside normal trading hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safe and professional operation of a Class 2 vehicle
• Accessing delivery locations using provided keys and instructions
• Unloading products from the vehicle
• Using a sack truck to move stock into customer premises
• Placing products into designated storage areas
• Completing all delivery paperwork and compliance requirements

Availability to complete nights out is essential, although the client will always try to accommodate driver preferences wherever possible.

Current routes may include:

• South Wales - 1 night out
• Northern Ireland - 2 nights out
• Scotland - 1 to 4 nights out, 

Training

Fully paid training is provided for the right candidate and typically takes around 2 weeks to complete, ensuring you are confident with routes, delivery procedures and customer site access requirements.

This is a physically demanding role.

Drivers will be required to manually unload products from the vehicle and transport them into customer premises using a sack truck. Candidates should be comfortable with regular manual handling and physical work.

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence with a min of 12 months experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Ability and willingness to complete nights out
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties

Please note: Unfortunately, LTD Company drivers cannot be accepted for this assignment.

Apply today to secure your assessment and start earning with a reliable, long-term driving opportunity.

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