Job Description:

HGV Driver Opportunities (Class 1 & Class 2) - Day, Night & Cover Roles

Location: Sheffield (In-Person)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rates: £14.82 - £19.97 per hour (Depending on role)

About the Business

We are a leading nationwide provider of commercial linen and workwear services supporting healthcare and hospitality sectors. Operating from our Sheffield site, our drivers play a vital role in delivering and collecting critical supplies, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding exceptional service standards.

Available Positions & Shift Patterns



1. Class 2 Day Driver

• Pay: £14.82 per hour

• Hours: ~48 hours per week (Monday - Friday, includes bank holidays)

• Focus: Regular daily delivery and collection routes across scheduled regional runs.

2. Class 2 Night Driver

• Pay: £15.42 per hour

• Hours: ~44 hours per week (Monday - Thursday, includes bank holidays)

• Focus: Dedicated night shifts supporting quiet-period transport operations with a streamlined 4-day working week.

3. Class 1 Cover Driver (Driving & Supervisory Support)

• Pay: £19.97 per hour

• Hours: ~48 hours per week across 5 days (Flexible shifts covering days, nights, and occasional weekends)

• Focus: Dual-responsibility role covering driver leave/absence and stepping in for transport management duties when required.

• Additional Office/Transport Duties:

  • Monitoring compliance (drivers' hours, tachograph downloads, vehicle check sheets).

  • Briefing drivers with instructions and resolving delivery issues.

  • Performing licence checks and assisting with route planning.

Key Requirements

• Licence & Experience: Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) or Class 2 (Category C) licence with recent commercial driving experience. Max 3 points (no DR, DD, or IN endorsements).

• Certifications: Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card. Strong understanding of tachograph and drivers' hours legislation.

• Operational Skills: Experience with roll cages and tail lifts preferred. Ability to safely secure loads and complete delivery paperwork.

• Professional Standards: High awareness of Health & Safety, reliable, trustworthy, and a professional attitude.

• Additional Requirements for Cover Role: Basic working knowledge of MS Office/bespoke software and previous transport office/supervisory experience (preferred).

All roles are subject to a driving assessment at interview, right-to-work checks, and basic DBS checks.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Consistent, reliable shift patterns supporting a strong work/life balance

• Overtime opportunities available across roles (paid at overtime rates or taken in lieu for cover positions)

• Company Pension Scheme

• Free On-Site Parking

• Employee Referral Programme

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.