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HGV Drivers class 2

Whistl
Pay £14.05/hour
Location Bedford, England, MK40, gb
Contract time Full time, permanent

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5.8

Rated 5.8 out of 10, based on 58 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Whistl

Whistl is a delivery and logistics company in the UK.

Job description from Whistl

Whistl is looking for HGV Drivers to join our team in Bedford.

Are you a skilled Class 2 HGV Driver looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! Whistl is a leading logistics company searching for dedicated Class 2 drivers to join our dynamic team.

Class 2 day shift - Monday to Friday, starting between 10:00 and 13:00.

We know there's lots of choice in the market, but if you're looking for permanent long-term stability, we are your next career choice.

We want you to enjoy a long and successful career with us. Our collection and injection to carrier model means you'll not have the pressure of a multi-drop network.

Read more to find the next step in your career.

Why Choose Whistl?

We're transforming delivery management; do you want to be part of the team making a difference?

At Whistl, we look after our people, recognise their contributions and support our staff in developing their careers. We look for can-do people who can deliver exceptional service.

As an HGV Driver, you're one of our brand ambassadors, providing our customers with an exceptionally high level of service to ensure that their products arrive on time, every time.

We understand work-life balance, so we'll guarantee 42 hours of work per week.

We want to invest in our people. We've opened new depots, which offer great staff welfare facilities and a management culture that recognises the value of our teams, actively supporting our valued employees to develop in their roles as well as their careers.

Our Practices

Think as part of a team: All that stuff about teamwork is true - working together works best.
Act with a can-do attitude: We'll always try to find a way. We never say no if there's a chance of yes, and we believe challenges are there to be overcome.
Do the right thing: That means working as part of a team, supporting colleagues and customers, respecting them, and sharing knowledge.

Role Overview

As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods on designated routes. You'll be a vital part of our team, delivering smiles to our customers with your impeccable driving skills and friendly demeanour.

We regularly invest in our transport fleet, so you'll be driving modern, clean, and well-maintained vehicles.

We welcome applications for this HGV Driver role from candidates with the following skills and qualifications: HGV Driver, Class 1, cat C+E HGV Class 2, Cat C, CPC, and UK geographical knowledge. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity; apply today!

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal
Long service rewards
Health cash plan
Life assurance scheme
Career development opportunities
Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider

Additional Information

We believe in building a talented and diverse workforce and appreciate the interest shown by all applicants. If you are not selected for these vacancies, we will keep your application on file for future consideration.

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need to:

Hold a current HGV licence
Understand loading/unloading principles
Hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Have good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers
Clean driving record (No more than 3 points)

Desirable Skills

About Company

Why Whistl?

We are the UK's leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality, and competitively priced services across business mail, parcels, fulfilment and doordrop media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services, handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to deliver excellence to our customers.

We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeding our business and personal development goals.

We are a family of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.

We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

Due to the nature of our business, this role may be subject to a DBS check

Job insights from Breakroom

HGV and LGV drivers

Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.

You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.

What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:

  • Drive a HGV or LGV
  • Load and unload your vehicle
  • Deal with customers and suppliers

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Driving
  • Physical activities
  • Heavy lifting
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Anti-social hours

Map

Bedford, England, MK40, gb

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Whistl pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Whistl pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    76% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Whistl get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Whistl pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    56% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Whistl do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    88% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Whistl worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Whistl workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    65% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Whistl workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Whistl?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Whistl managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    83% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Whistl?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Whistl feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    46% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Whistl get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    47% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Whistl?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Whistl enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Whistl recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Whistl?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Whistl?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 69% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Okay
  • Head office only partly understands what’s happening

    Do people think Whistl head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    57% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Whistl is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Whistl

What Whistl employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The few people I work with

    Worst thing

    The job itself

    5.0

    Whistl Supervisor, June 2023

  • Best thing

    Holidays - the longer you work in the company, the more days you have off. Work is not hard at all.

    Worst thing

    No career opportunities available. You can only get a position by acquaintance with the manager.

    5.5

    Whistl Warehouse operative, September 2022

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  • Best thing

    Break

    Worst thing

    No hygiene and poor management

    4.5

    Whistl Warehouse operative, August 2022

  • Best thing

    Some of the staff are nice

    Worst thing

    Unsociable hours, under paid for everything I actually do, management don't appreciate the work that the staff do

    3.9

    Whistl Employee, June 2022

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