HGV Class 1 Day Drivers

Job description

Job Description

ALL RATES ARE PAYE NO LTDOur Client is a leading global consumer goods company.The role:We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to work out of our West Thurrock Operating Canter to support freight deliveries to customers and other company sites across the UK.You will be part of a team supporting a 24-hour operation over Monday to Friday with some weekend work, we are currently looking for 3 drivers to work day shifts. Start times are typically 01.00-03.00You will work on average 40 hours per week, typically 4 shifts of 10 hours a week beginning at midday with some flexibility required in shift start times.You will be required to execute the following operation:Shuttling between different Distribution Centres in the UK and potentially to UK portsEquipment: skeleton or curtain side drop trailer.Typical routine: Pick up of skeleton trailer with container, deliver to port, lift off/lift on container and deliver back to Plant.And delivering products to our customers within the UKEquipment: curtain side drop trailer.Typical routine: Driver collects loaded trailer (palletized goods) at Plant (check trailer and secure load), deliver to customer, waits until trailer unloaded and returns to plant.What we will offer you:We offer a highly competitive compensation : £14.60/hour + £5.20/hour market premium for all hours worked + up to £4/hr for unsociable hours + overtime paid at 1.5x hourly and market premium rate.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:A current HGV Class 1 license and valid driver CPCClass 1 HGV for a minimum of 1 yearExperience in palletized goods distributionNo more than 6 points on your driving license and no Dangerous Driving (DD) or Drink Driving (DR) endorsements.Preferably: references from previous employersA valid right to work in the UKTPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grays

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

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