HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – West Bromwich

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and genuine opportunities to grow and progress.

Shifts

  •  5 days out of 7 (weekends included)
  •  Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 17:00

Rates of Pay

  •  £17.20 per hour (basic rate)
  •  £20.00 per hour after 20:00 (Monday to Saturday)
  •  £22.00 per hour (Sunday)

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

  •  Excellent hourly rates
  •  Ongoing work
  •  Weekly pay
  •  On-site canteen
  •  Training provided
  •  Immediate starts available
  •  Employee well-being programme

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

  •  Completing store deliveries involving cage work
  •  Operating and driving Class 1 (Category CE) vehicles safely and efficiently
  •  Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  •  Ensuring all loads are secured correctly
  •  Adhering to traffic laws and regulations
  •  Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
  •  Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs
  •  Assisting with loading and unloading when required
  •  Delivering cages to distribution centres and supermarkets
  •  Completing up to two drops per shift

Essential Skills

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

  •  Valid UK Category CE driving licence
  •  Minimum of 12 months' experience driving CE vehicles
  •  Valid UK Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card
  •  No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
  •  Good level of spoken and written English
  •  Excellent time-keeping and punctuality
  •  Good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
  •  Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

  •  Previous commercial driving experience
  •  Previous multi-drop delivery experience

Training Provided

  •  Driver assessment must be completed prior to starting

Apply

If you are ready to take on this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver in West Bromwich, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hill Top

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £17.00 and £22.00 Per Hour

Published at

02-04-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English