HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Afternoon Shift - East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based at East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, consistent Monday to Friday work, and long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent position. This role would suit applicants who have previously worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver.

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 14:00 and 16:00

Rates of Pay:

• 06:00 – 18:00: £16.66 per hour
• 18:00 – 06:00: £20.82 per hour

Benefits:

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing long-term work
• Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates
• On-site canteen facilities
• Secure onsite parking
• Overtime available
• Modern twenty-three plate vehicles
• Thirty-three days holiday once permanent (aligned with factory shutdowns)
• Excellent rates of pay
• On-site mental health first aiders

Day-to-Day Duties:

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

• Safely operating Category C+E vehicles completing three to five trunk runs per day
• Operating curtain-sider trailers and securing loads correctly, including awkward loads
• Making timely deliveries to various destinations
• Communicating effectively with the transport team
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Ensuring full compliance with driving laws and working time directives

Essential Skills:

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

• A valid UK Category C+E Licence
• A valid UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of six months continuous Class 1 driving experience
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements
• No major endorsement codes
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• A professional and reliable attitude

Desirable Experience:

• Experience securing and strapping abnormal loads
• Experience manoeuvring within tight delivery depots

Training:

• Driving assessment required prior to start
• Three-day paid company induction programme
• Full industry-related training and ongoing support

Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver and would like to find out more, please click apply.

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

Derby

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £16.00 and £20.00 Per Hour

Published at

20-07-2026

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