Class 1 Driver

Job description

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Driver Hire Southampton are currently recruiting for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our clients which specialise in general haulage deliveries.

Information about this Class 1 position:

• AD HOC work (between Monday to Friday)
• Delivering palletised goods on a Class 1 curtain sider
• Completing deliveries and some collections around the South Coast area
• Day and Night shifts available (10-12 hour days on average)
• Pallets are loaded and unloaded for you with FLT
• Night shifts include trunk runs and trailer swaps
• Communicating with Transport Office, following provided routes, completing all relevant paperwork correctly

Requirements from you as a Class 1 Driver:

• Full UK Class 1 licence with valid CPC and Digi card
• Minimum of 1 year experience driving a Class 1 vehicle
• Great communication skills
• Experience with curtain side trailers/ general haulage deliveries/ strapping
• Own transport to commute to and from work
• Fantastic time keeping and communications skills
• Complete daily vehicle checks
• Comply with the companies health and safety procedures
• Record Tacho hours correctly

Benefits of a Class 1 Driver working for Driver Hire Southampton:

• Weekly pay
• PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment methods
• Onsite parking
• CPC and licence upgrading with Driver Hire Training
• Consistent communication with our dedicated in-house team
• Training provided by our client
• Generous referral scheme
• 24/7 support

Driver Hire Southampton is an agency which provides staff cover to a range of companies within the Southampton and Winchester area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or those looking for full time work.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £15.00 and £19.00 Per Hour

Published at

06-08-2026

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