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    Agency HGV Class 2 Driver - Ballymena.

    Ballymena · Closes 22/10/2026.

    Salary
    £14.50 – £15hr
    Location
    Ballymena
    Type
    Temp to Perm
    Closes
    22/10/2026

    The role

    Rutledge Recruitment is currently seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver to provide ad hoc and holiday cover for a busy company based in the Ballymena area.

    Role Overview
    As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for making deliveries across Northern Ireland while providing cover for holidays, sickness and busy periods. The role involves approximately 15–20 drops per day and regular manual handling, including loading and unloading. You will work alongside a helper, assisting with manual handling duties.

    Working Hours
    Monday to Friday

    Approximately 8–10 hours per day

    6:00am start

    Typically finishing between 2:00pm–4:00pm depending on load and traffic

    Pay Rate
    £14.50–£15.00 per hour

    Duties Include
    Driving a 30ft rigid HGV Class 2 vehicle

    Completing approximately 15–20 deliveries per day

    Delivering across NI; Belfast, County Down, Lurgan and surrounding areas

    Loading and unloading bags as required

    Working alongside a helper to complete deliveries efficiently

    Assisting with manual handling duties throughout the delivery process

    Using a hand pallet truck where required

    Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring the vehicle is operated safely

    Following all relevant road safety, transport and Health & Safety procedures

    Maintaining accurate delivery documentation

    Providing a reliable and professional service to customers

    Important Information
    This is an ad hoc position providing cover for holidays, sickness and busy periods.

    Successful applicants will be paid through agency payroll.

    Opportunity to progress from agency to permanent employment following a successful probation period.

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today with your CV.

    What you will bring.

    1. 01Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
    2. 02All CPC requirements must be up to date
    3. 03Active Digi Card
    4. 04Minimum 6 months–1 year relevant HGV driving experience
    5. 05Maximum of 3 points on driving licence
    6. 06Physically fit and comfortable carrying out regular manual handling
    7. 07Reliable and trustworthy approach to work
    8. 08Belfast city driving experience is advantageous
    9. 09Previous hand pallet truck experience is desirable but not essential

    What you will get.

    • ·Ad hoc work providing holiday, sickness and busy-period cover
    • ·Monday to Friday working pattern
    • ·Weekly pay every Friday
    • ·Accrued holiday pay
    • ·Opportunity to gain further HGV driving experience

    About the employer.

    Rutledge Client

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