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Class 2 Driver - New Pass Accepted
Company
Mainstay Driving
Location
Birmingham
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
£14.72 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Mainstay Recruitment are recruiting for several new pass Class 2 Drivers for our client in Witton, Birmingham.
The work involves multi-dropping around Birmingham using a pump-truck and a tail-lift. This can be challenging work but is the perfect introduction to the transport industry for any newly passed drivers. Start times are between 07:00 and 08:00, and finish times between 16:00 and 18:00, making it an ideal role to offer a good work-life balance. Our client prides themselves on giving new drivers a chance to gain experience.
Pay£14.72 per hour (with holiday pay accrued)
£16.50 per hour (including holiday pay)
Requirements
Valid HGV Class 2 Licence
CPC
Digicard
Max 6 endorsement points on driving licence (IN and DR endorsements not accepted)
If you are interested in discussing this role or any other roles that we have in more depth, please call Mainstay's head office, or apply for this role and we will get a call back to you.
The work involves multi-dropping around Birmingham using a pump-truck and a tail-lift. This can be challenging work but is the perfect introduction to the transport industry for any newly passed drivers. Start times are between 07:00 and 08:00, and finish times between 16:00 and 18:00, making it an ideal role to offer a good work-life balance. Our client prides themselves on giving new drivers a chance to gain experience.
Pay£14.72 per hour (with holiday pay accrued)
£16.50 per hour (including holiday pay)
Requirements
Valid HGV Class 2 Licence
CPC
Digicard
Max 6 endorsement points on driving licence (IN and DR endorsements not accepted)
If you are interested in discussing this role or any other roles that we have in more depth, please call Mainstay's head office, or apply for this role and we will get a call back to you.
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