HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

Pay: £18.05 - £32.50 per hour

Job description:

Class 1 (C+E) Driver Distribution Centre | Warrington (WA2 8QT) Excellent Pay Rates

******* £1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! ********

Join us and receive a £1,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two instalments:

• £500 after completing your first 30 shifts
• A further £500 after completing an additional 30 shifts

Terms and conditions apply. Please ask for full details.

Day Shift

• £18.05 per hour First 45 hours
• £27.08 per hour After 45 hours

Night Shift

• £21.66 per hour First 45 hours
• £32.50 per hour After 45 hours

We are currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work at the Distribution Centre in Warrington (WA2 8QT). This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading retail distribution operations, with the potential for permanent employment after 13 weeks (subject to business requirements).

Shift Times

Day (AM) Starts: 03:00 10:00
Night (PM) Starts: 10:00 19:00

During the first 13 weeks, shifts will include weekend working. Permanent positions may become available after this period, operating on a 5 days from 7 rota with weekends off on a rotational basis.

The Role

• Delivering stock to retail stores across the UK.
• Multi-drop deliveries (AM drivers average around 5 drops per shift).
• Loading and unloading your own vehicle using a manual pump truck.
• Handling palletised goods and garment rails this is a physically demanding role.
• Collecting returns from stores and returning stock to the distribution centre.
• Moving trailers between runs, with PM drivers also carrying out shunting duties.
• Driving a modern fleet of Volvo FM vehicles with mirror camera technology, including standard trailers, urban trailers, double-deck trailers and occasional rigid vehicles.

Routes cover areas including Birmingham, Kidderminster, North Wales, the Lake District and surrounding regions.

Full Training Provided

• Paid two-day site induction.
• Up to five buddy shifts with an experienced driver.
• Full training on handheld scanning/POD devices.
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months' continuous Class 1 (C+E) driving experience
• Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Safety Boots and Hi-Visibility Vest
• A professional attitude with a willingness to undertake manual handling duties

Why Join Us?

• Excellent hourly rates with enhanced overtime pay
• Regular, ongoing work
• Paid induction and full training
• Modern, well-maintained fleet
• Potential permanent opportunities after 13 weeks

If you're an experienced Class 1 driver looking for consistent work, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to progress into a permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your place!

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winwick Quay

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

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