HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Birmingham, West Midlands

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a brand-new, state-of-the-art site offering genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, excellent rates of pay, consistent work with no cancellations, and fantastic benefits once permanent.

This role is ideal for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for consistent day or night shift work.

Shifts:

Days:

 • Monday to Saturday
• Start times between 03:00 – 06:00

Nights:

 • Monday to Friday
• 1 in 4 Sundays required
• Start times between 16:00 – 17:00

Rates of Pay:

 • Days: £16.43 per hour
• Overtime (after 48 hours): £21.85 per hour
• Nights : £21.85 per hour

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Working from a brand-new distribution centre
• Site canteen
• Site parking
• 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):

 • Class 1 trunking work
• Up to a maximum of 3 drops per day to known destinations
• Operating Category CE vehicles safely and efficiently
• Carrying out pre- and post-journey vehicle inspections
• Ensuring all goods are loaded and secured correctly
• Adhering to UK traffic laws and transport regulations
• Communicating effectively with the transport office and customers
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements
• Assisting with loading and unloading when required

Essential Skills

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

 • Valid UK Category CE Driving Licence
• Minimum of 12 months' experience driving C+E vehicles
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no major endorsement codes)
• Valid UK Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good spoken and written English
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Strong understanding of UK road traffic laws
• Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

 • Previous experience in Class 1 trunking or store delivery work

Training Provided

 • Driver assessment required prior to starting
• Two-week paid induction following a successful assessment
• Ongoing industry-related training and support

Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

This role would be suitable for applicants looking for a role as a LGV Class 1 Driver / Truck Driver/ CE Driver

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

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Washwood Heath

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £16.00 and £21.00 Per Hour

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