HGV Class 2 driver recruitment UK: Category C drivers and jobs

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Category C rigid drivers for multi-drop, building materials, pallet network, retail and waste work across the UK. Temporary, temp-to-perm or permanent, in as little as 24 to 72 hours.

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Hiring?

We supply vetted Class 2 drivers for:

Multi-drop driversBuilding materials driversPallet network driversRetail distributionRefuse and waste collectionTail-lift deliveriesADR Class 2Local and regional routes

Looking for work?

What you need:

  • Full Category C licence
  • Driver CPC (driver qualification card)
  • Digital tachograph card
  • Right to work in the UK and proof of address
The work

What the
work looks like.

Where our Class 2 drivers work. These are the HGV Class 2 roles we fill most often.

Multi-drop

Several deliveries a shift, usually with a tail lift and a handheld.

Building materials

Builders' merchant deliveries to homes and construction sites.

Pallet networks

Collections and deliveries for pallet network members.

Retail

Store deliveries from regional distribution centres.

Waste & recycling

Refuse and recycling collection routes.

ADR

Hazardous goods deliveries for ADR-qualified drivers.

Logistics & distributionBuilders' merchantsRetail supply chainFood & FMCGWaste & recyclingManufacturing
Class 2 rigid lorry on the road, typical HGV Class 2 delivery work
Compliance

Checked before
day one.

Every driver is checked before their first shift, and everything is logged on our system.

Licence & DVLA check

Category C entitlement and endorsements checked with the DVLA.

CPC & tacho

Driver qualification card and digital tacho card verified.

Right to work

Checked before any assignment, with expiry dates tracked.

Site-specific cards

Any extra cards or inductions your site needs.

HGV Class 2 driver recruitment UK

DROPP is a specialist HGV Class 2 recruitment agency supplying vetted Category C drivers across the UK. We recruit for multi-drop, builders' merchant, pallet network, retail and waste collection work, with temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent options.

Looking for HGV Class 2 jobs? We have local and regional driving work across the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and South East, on days, nights and weekends. See live jobs, or if you are hiring, see how we work with employers.

HGV Class 2 FAQs

Good to know.

How quickly can you supply HGV Class 2 drivers?

In as little as 24 to 72 hours for most roles. For same-day or next-day cover, send a late-notice request and we will get straight on it.

What licence does an HGV Class 2 driver need?

A full Category C licence, a Driver CPC qualification card and a digital tachograph card. We check all three, plus a DVLA licence check, before a driver starts.

What does an HGV Class 2 driver do?

Class 2 drivers drive rigid lorries over 7.5 tonnes, typically on multi-drop, builders' merchant, pallet, retail or waste routes, often loading and unloading with a tail lift.

Can you supply Class 2 drivers for multi-drop and tail-lift work?

Yes. Many of our Class 2 drivers are experienced with multi-drop routes, tail lifts, handhelds and manual handling.

Do you supply drivers for building materials deliveries?

Yes. We recruit Class 2 drivers for builders' merchants and construction deliveries, and HIAB drivers where a crane is needed.

Can a temporary Class 2 driver become permanent?

Yes. With temp to perm you can bring a driver onto your books when you are ready, and we match your pay rate so they move across with no loss of earnings.

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