Job Description

HGV Class 2 Specialist: Timber & Structures

Role Overview: Recruit A Driver is seeking a seasoned HGV Class 2 Operator for immediate deployment with a prominent timber fabrication firm located in Leeds. This specialized role focuses on the regional distribution of heavy timber products, including prefabricated garden cabins and sheds.

Operational Specifics:

Remuneration: Competitive compensation at £18.00 per hour, supplemented by a £25.00 allowance for any scheduled overnight stays.
Scheduling: Consistent early-morning deployments starting at 04:00 AM, operating on a Monday through Friday cycle.
Engagement: This is a temporary position with significant potential for long-term, ongoing assignments based on performance.

Core Accountabilities:

Heavy Logistics: Manage the multi-drop distribution of large timber structures, ensuring all items are delivered to client sites safely.
Specialized Handling: Oversee the manual and mechanical aspects of transporting sheds and cabins, requiring precision and physical durability.
On-Time Performance: Adhere to strict 04:00 AM start times to optimize delivery windows across the Leeds region and beyond.
Safety & Compliance: Execute all driving duties in full alignment with HGV regulations, including thorough vehicle checks and tachograph management.
Professional Representation: Act as the primary face of the timber manufacturer during site handovers, providing exceptional service to residential and commercial customers.

Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company Name	RECRUITADRIVER LTD
Location	Leeds, United Kingdom
Locality	Leeds Industrial Hub
Country	United Kingdom
City	Leeds
Region	West Yorkshire
Job Type	Temporary (Ongoing Potential)
Salaries	£18.00 per hour
Experience Level	Experienced HGV Class 2
Travel	Regional Multi-drop (with overnights)
Language	English
Benefits	£25 Night out allowance, Immediate start

Skills & Competency Table

Key Skill	Level
HGV Class 2 Operation	Expert
Timber/Large Load Handling	Advanced
Multi-drop Logistics	Expert
Tachograph Compliance	Advanced
Early Morning Operations	Expert
Customer Service	Proficient

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Hourly Rate	Night Out Allowance	Total Compensation (Est.)	Notes
£12.21	£25.00 per night	£37,440+ (Base)	Based on 40-hour weeks; excluding overtime and allowances.

Job Summary

This Leeds-based role involves delivering timber structures like cabins and sheds using an HGV Class 2 vehicle. Starting at 04:00 AM, Monday to Friday, you will manage multi-drop routes for a major manufacturer. The position pays £18.00 per hour and offers immediate starts with potential for ongoing work.

FAQs

What specific license do I need for this role? You must hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) license to operate the vehicles used for timber deliveries.

What time does the workday typically begin? Shifts are scheduled for very early starts, beginning promptly at 04:00 AM each morning.

Does this job involve staying away from home? Yes, some routes may require “nights out,” for which you will receive a £25.00 allowance per night.

What kind of products am I delivering?

The load consists of timber manufacturing products, specifically garden cabins and sheds.

Is this a permanent position?

The role is currently advertised as temporary, although there is potential for ongoing work for the right driver.

Expert Analysis

In 2026, the demand for garden structures and home-office cabins remains high in West Yorkshire. An £18.00/hr rate for Class 2 work is highly competitive, especially for specialized timber transport which requires more skill than standard haulage. The early 04:00 AM starts are essential for navigating Leeds’ morning traffic.

Location & Logistics Guide

Leeds is a strategic base for timber distribution, sitting at the heart of the M1/M62 network. Delivering large structures like sheds requires expert navigation of residential “tight-access” streets and rural North Yorkshire routes. Starting pre-dawn allows drivers to clear the Leeds Inner Ring Road before peak congestion. Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds

Career Path

Experienced timber drivers often progress into specialized “Hiab” (crane-mounted truck) operations, which command even higher hourly rates. From this role, many drivers also move into Lead Driver positions or Transport Planning within the manufacturing sector, leveraging their knowledge of complex load securing and regional site access.

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