Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

Driver Hire Southampton are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers to work with our clients, who specialise in general haulage and palletised deliveries across the South Coast.

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Whether you're looking for occasional ad hoc shifts or regular ongoing work, we have a variety of opportunities available to suit your availability.

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The Role:

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• Ad hoc work available Monday to Friday

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• Day and night shifts available

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• Average shift length of 10-12 hours

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• Delivering palletised goods on a Class 1 curtainsider

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• Deliveries and some collections throughout the South Coast

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• Pallets loaded and unloaded for you using FLT

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• Night work includes truncking and trailer swaps

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• Liaising with the Transport Office and following allocated routes

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• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately

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• Carrying out daily vehicle checks

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• Following all company health & safety procedures

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What we are looking for:

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To be considered for this Class 1 Driver role, you will need:

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• A full UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence

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• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho card

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• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience

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• Experience with curtain-side trailers

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• Experience in general haulage and palletised deliveries

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• Experience with load securing and strapping

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• Excellent communication skills

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• Reliable timekeeping and a professional attitude

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• Your own transport to commute to and from work

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Why work for Driver Hire Southampton?

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• £250 sign-up bonus after successfully completing your first 10 shifts

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• Weekly pay

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• PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment options

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• On-site parking

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• CPC and licence upgrading through Driver Hire Training

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• Consistent communication from our dedicated in-house team

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• Client-led training provided where required

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• Generous referral scheme

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• 24/7 support

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Flexible work to suit you:

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Driver Hire Southampton provides temporary and ongoing staffing solutions to a wide range of companies across the Southampton and Winchester areas.

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With a variety of work available, we can offer opportunities to suit different requirements - whether you're looking to work the odd day here and there, build up regular shifts, or secure ongoing full-time work.

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If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for flexible work with a reliable agency, apply today and speak to the Driver Hire Southampton team.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

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