HGV Class 2 Day Driver

HGV Class 2 Day Driver


Company
First Choice Staff
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£15 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Totaljobs

Job Description
HGV CLASS 2 DRIVERS - DAYS

£15.00ph – 16.80ph + holiday pay

General Haulage - Ongoing Long Term

Urgently Required

Birmingham AND West Midlands Area

Seeking to recruit CLASS 2 Drivers (C licence holder) – for an 18 Tonne / Rigid vehicles

Average 10 - 12 HOURS per day - Start times 06.00 / 7.00am
• HGV 2 (C) DRIVERS (DAYS) for immediate start
• AVERAGE START TIME 6.00am / 7.00am
• 10 – 12 DELIVERIES & COLLECTIONS
• AVERAGE WORKING WEEK 45 – 55 HRS
• CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

Hourly rates - £15.00 p/h - £16.80 p/h + Holiday Pay

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Q What is the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the Department for Business and Trade, the National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over in United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Welders working overtime beyond 40 hours per week must receive 1.5 times the hourly rate under the Working Time Regulations 1998. This rate applies to all employed welders regardless of contract type.
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As per the Home Office, overseas welders must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for welders as of 2026. The visa application requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 and costs £719 for applications made outside the UK. Dependants can join only if the main applicant earns above £38,700.
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As per the Education and Skills Funding Agency, welders must hold a Level 3 Welding and Fabrication qualification or equivalent completed through an apprenticeship by 2026. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in coded welding processes such as TIG or MIG is mandatory for most roles. Employers verify this via the Apprenticeship Certificates England database.
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As per HM Revenue and Customs, applicants must provide a valid passport, National Insurance number, and welding qualification certificates such as BS EN ISO 9606 when applying. Right to work proof via a share code from the UKVI account is required before starting employment in 2026. Employers must retain copies for 2 years after employment ends.
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