HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

Role: HGV Class 1 Drivers\n Location: Minworth, Birmingham\n Shift Pattern: 4 On 4 Off\n Contract: Temp to Perm\n Salary: £38,300+ Overtime\n HGV Class 1 Drivers required for excellent temp-to-perm opportunities in Minworth! \n \nWe are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a well established operation offering simple, desirable, RDC work on 4 on, 4 off shift patterns.\n \nThis is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for a consistent rota, modern vehicles, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to secure a full-time permanent position.\n \nPay & Earnings\n

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• Basic pay: £16.49 per hour +£1.00 per hour shift allowance (paid for every hour worked)

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• Effective hourly rate: £17.49 per hour

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• Based on guaranteed 12-hour shifts, this provides minimum annual earnings of approximately £38,300

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• Overtime shifts available at time and a half

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• Additional earning opportunities available through overtime

\nThe Role\n

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• Trunking work, all deliveries to RDCs

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• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

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• 12-hour shift average

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• Start times between 02:00 and 07:00 driver preferences can be accommodated where reasonably possible

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• No handball and no self-tipping

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• All vehicles are 2023 or newer

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• All trucks are equipped with air conditioning, making them comfortable to drive during the warmer months

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• Temp-to-perm positions successful candidates will have the opportunity to move into a full-time permanent position

\nPermanent Employee Benefits\n \nOnce you move into a permanent position, you'll have access to a strong range of benefits, including:\n \n

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• Good employer pension contributions

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• Retail discounts

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• Employee wellbeing programme

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• Life assurance

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• Eye care vouchers

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• Further employee benefits

\nRequirements\n \nTo be considered for the role, you must:\n \n

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• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

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• Have a minimum of 3 months' Class 1 driving experience

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• Have no more than 9 points for minor driving offences

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• Be able to successfully complete a driving assessment

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• Have a reliable and professional approach to work

\nWhy Apply? This is a genuinely straight forward Class 1 driving role, offering:\n £38,300+ minimum annual earnings | 4 on, 4 off | 12-hour shifts | Modern 2023+ vehicles | No handball | No self-tipping | Overtime at time and a half | Temp to perm\n \nFor drivers looking for a long-term opportunity with a predictable rota, modern equipment and strong earning potential, this is an excellent opportunity.\n \n

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

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