Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Sheffield area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

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Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)

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Hours: Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)

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Pay Rate:

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• Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks

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• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks

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• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks

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• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks

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• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks

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• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

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Location: Sheffield, S35

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Job Type: Ongoing

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The role:

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• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.

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• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.

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• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot

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• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.

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• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.

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• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.

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• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

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Requirements:

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• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).

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• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.

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• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

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• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).

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• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.

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• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).

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• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.

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• Full understanding of WTD legislation.

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• Excellent communication skills.

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• A safety-first mindset.

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Benefits:

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• Flexible shift scheduling

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• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling

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• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates

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• Well-maintained, modern vehicles

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• Supportive operations team

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For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Handsworth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

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