HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Uttoxeter

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV CE Driver, Category CE Driver, C+E Driver, or Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, guaranteed minimum paid hours, no handball, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
• Start times between 15:00 and 19:00

Rates of Pay

 • £17.28 per hour basic rate
• Overtime paid at £21.60 per hour
• Minimum 9.5 hours paid per shift
• No break deductions

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates
• Guaranteed minimum paid hours
• No handball required
• Ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• On-site canteen
• Employee well-being programme
• Immediate starts available
• Paid induction
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Day-to-Day Duties

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

 • Carrying out RDC and brewery deliveries using curtain-side vehicles with no handball required
• Operating and driving Class 1 (Category CE) vehicles safely and efficiently
• Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensuring all loads are loaded and secured correctly
• Adhering to traffic laws and regulations at all times
• Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements to management
• Completing all relevant paperwork and tachograph records accurately

Essential Skills

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

 • Valid UK Category CE Driving Licence
• Minimum of 12 months' experience driving Class 1 vehicles
• Valid UK Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Punctual with excellent time-keeping skills
• Good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Effective communication skills and a professional attitude

Desirable Experience

 • Previous experience driving commercial vehicles
• Previous RDC delivery experience
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience
• Experience operating curtain-side vehicles would be advantageous

Training Provided

 • Driver assessment must be completed before starting
• One-day paid induction following successful assessment
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are ready to take on this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

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 £17.00 and £21.00 Per Hour

Published at

05-08-2026

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