The Best Connection
Class 2 Driver / Warehouse Operative
Class 2 Driver / Warehouse Operative at The Best Connection, based in Reading, South East, paying £17.30 - £22.61 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Pay
- £17.30 - £22.61 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temp to perm · On site
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 2
- Driver CPC
- Forklift
34% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 624079846413640590
About the role
The Best Connection Reading is seeking a reliable Class 2 Driver / Warehouse Operator.
Location: Reading
Position: Full-Time, Temp to Perm!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 17:00 PM
Pay: £17.30 per hour
The Role
We are seeking a versatile and proactive individual for a dynamic dual-purpose role. Split between the road and the warehouse, your time will be divided between multi-drop driving and hands-on warehouse operations as required. This role will be 90% Driving duties and 10% Warehouse duties.
Key Driving Duties:
- Conducting multi-drop deliveries.
- Checking load security and weight distribution at the start and end of each shift.
- Performing daily vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance.
- Loading and unloading the vehicles.
- Securing signed, dated, and prompt Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.
Key Warehouse Duties:
- Picking computer-generated orders involving repetitive manual handling of large and heavy items.
- Transferring stock efficiently using manual handling, forklift trucks, and cranes. (Training Provided)
- Assisting in the production and dispatch of customer orders.
- Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately for inventory control.
What's on Offer?
Our client values hard work and offers an exceptional benefits package once you have completed the temp to perm period:
- Pay increase after a satisfactory probation period.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Company discount scheme (savings on retail and leisure)
- Access to health and wellbeing services
- Clear pathways for career progression
About You
- A valid Class 2 Licence
- A valid Driver CPC & Digital Tacho Card.
- Ideally, previous experience working in a busy warehouse environment utilizing Forklift Trucks, Cranes, or Material Handling equipment.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- An efficient, organized, and methodical approach to your workload.
- A flexible, "one-team" mindset
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 624079846413640590 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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