HGV Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver Temp to Perm | Dagenham, Essex (RM9)

Earn up to £28.95 per Hour | Permanent Salary of £43,166 | Immediate Starts Available

WPRG Ltd is currently recruiting experienced and reliable HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established client based in Dagenham (RM9).

If you're looking for ongoing work, excellent rates of pay, guaranteed hours and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after just 12 weeks, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join WPRG?

• Earn up to £28.95 per hour during your agency period
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Permanent salary of £43,166 per year after a successful 12-week agency period
• Weekly pay
• Minimum 9 hours guaranteed pay per shift
• Average 12-hour shifts
• No manual handling
• Ongoing, regular work
• Friendly and supportive transport team
• Immediate starts available

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Driving HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles
• Store deliveries throughout the South of England
• Trunking work
• Long-distance driving
• No handball or manual handling
• Completing daily vehicle checks and delivery paperwork
• Working safely and in accordance with driver hours and tachograph regulations
• Average 12-hour shifts
• Start times between 18:00 and 03:00

Working Pattern

We're looking for drivers who are available to work:

• Friday to Monday
• Weekend availability is essential

Pay Rates (First 12 Weeks Agency)PAYE (Holiday Pay Included)

• Weekdays £19.95 per hour
• Saturday £22.53 per hour
• Sunday £23.81 per hour
• Bank Holidays £28.95 per hour

PAYE (Holiday Pay Accrued)

• Weekdays £17.81 per hour
• Saturday £20.11 per hour
• Sunday £21.25 per hour
• Bank Holidays £25.84 per hour
• Minimum 9 hours guaranteed pay per shift

Permanent Opportunity

Following a successful 12-week agency period, you'll transfer to a permanent contract with:

• Annual salary of £43,166
• Company benefits
• Long-term job security
• Ongoing support and development opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (minor offences only)
• Minimum of 6 months' Class 1 driving experience
• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations
• Good level of spoken English
• Professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
• Ability to successfully complete an onsite theory test and driving assessment

Apply Today

If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, guaranteed hours and a clear route to a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our recruitment team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss the role, arrange your registration and get you started.

WPRG Ltd is an Employment Agency.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dagenham

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

27-07-2026

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