Class 2 Driver
Job description
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We require Class 2 Drivers to start ASAP near Newhaven (East Sussex) for ongoing work. Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to £22.02 an hour along with an opportunity to go perm for the right candidate that proves themselves. You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!
Salary: £16.42 - £22.02 per hour
Location: Newhaven (East Sussex)
Work type: Class 2 Driver
Work hours: 0530 AM start finishing at 1700 PM
Shift Type: Monday - Friday
Job Description:
- Hardworking and dedicated Class 2 Driver with a can-do attitude, who is willing to learn new things.
- Customer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to meet deadlines as well as maintaining performance standards.
- The successful Class 2 Driver must have a good level of English communication with customers and client
- Valid and in date CPC and Digi-Tacho Card
- Local drops, Hub Runs, Long distance, 3-7 drops a day. Each day varies but general feedback from all of our drivers is brilliant!
Key Requirements:
- Class 2 experience atleast 1 year
- DIGI - tacho card, CPC, Driving License all in date
In return, we offer:
- Free CPC courses
- Hourly pay rate of £16.42 - £22.02 per hour
- Weekly pay for all hours worked as a Class 2 Driver
- We can pay people early on Thursdays if needby rather than the normal Friday!!
- Loyalty Bonus up to £100
- Easy access to location
- Secure free parking
If you are interested in this role please click apply or call us at (Swift Recruit)
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🚛 Emphasise your Class 2 HGV licence and minimum 1 year experience prominently in your CV header as this is essential
📋 Highlight your valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card certifications as these are mandatory requirements
🎯 Quantify your driving experience: 'Completed 150+ local drops per month with 99% on-time delivery rate'
🗣️ Showcase customer service skills as the role requires good English communication with customers
⏰ Demonstrate flexibility and reliability as the role offers variable hours and self-managed scheduling
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- •Completed 180+ multi-drop deliveries monthly across East Sussex using Class 2 vehicles, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate
- •Managed digital tachograph compliance for 45-hour weekly driving schedules, achieving zero infringement notices over 18 months
- •Delivered customer service excellence during 1,200+ client interactions, resulting in 95% customer satisfaction ratings
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Swift Recruit's Class 2 Driver position in Newhaven represents exactly the flexible driving opportunity I've been seeking, combining my CPC certification and digital tachograph experience with the autonomy to manage my own schedule. My background in commercial driving and customer-focused delivery service aligns perfectly with your requirement for 3-7 drops daily across varied routes.
My background in Class 2 operations includes experience with local drops, hub runs, and maintaining performance standards whilst working independently. I understand the importance of punctual deliveries and clear customer communication in building lasting client relationships.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with digital tachograph regulations during long-distance runs?
- ›What safety checks do you perform before starting your shift with a Class 2 vehicle?
- ›How do you plan efficient routes for multiple drops in a day?
- ›What would you do if your CPC training was due to expire during employment?
- ›How do you handle vehicle defects discovered during your daily walk-around checks?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer during a delivery
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage your time effectively to meet tight deadlines
- ›Give an example of when you showed initiative to solve a problem independently
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to unexpected changes in your delivery schedule
- ›Describe how you maintain high performance standards when working with minimal supervision
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer during a delivery
Describe a situation where you had to manage your time effectively to meet tight deadlines