HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER – MORNING OR AFTERNOON SHIFTS – EAST MIDLANDS GATEWAY, DERBYSHIRE
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver – East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire to join our well-established client based at East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire .
This is a fantastic opportunity offering up to £21.35 per hour, consistent Monday to Friday work, morning or afternoon start times, ongoing long-term work and permanent opportunities for the right candidates .
UP TO £21.35 PER HOUR | MONDAY TO FRIDAY | AM & PM STARTS | ONGOING WORK | PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES | MODERN 23-PLATE VEHICLES
This role would suit candidates with experience as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category C+E Driver, CE Driver, Class 1 Trunking Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or HGV Driver .
Shifts

• Monday to Friday
• Morning and afternoon shifts available
• Morning start times between 04:00 and 06:00
• Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 16:00

Rates of Pay

• £17.08 per hour – hours worked between 06:00 and 18:00
• £21.35 per hour – hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00

Benefits
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

• Weekly pay
• Excellent hourly rates
• Ongoing long-term work
• Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates
• Overtime available
• Modern 23-plate vehicles
• On-site canteen facilities
• Secure on-site parking
• On-site mental health first aiders
• Thirty-three days' holiday once permanent, aligned with factory shutdowns

Day-to-Day Duties
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include:

• Safely operating Category C+E vehicles
• Completing three to five trunk runs per day
• Operating curtain-sider trailers
• Securing loads correctly and safely, including awkward loads
• Making timely deliveries to various destinations
• Communicating effectively with the transport team
• Adhering to company policies, procedures and health and safety regulations
• Ensuring full compliance with drivers' hours, driving legislation and Working Time Directive requirements

Essential Skills

• Valid UK Category C+E driving licence
• Valid UK Driver CPC Card
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum of six months' continuous HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements
• No major endorsement codes
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Professional and reliable approach to work

Training Provided

• Driving assessment required prior to starting
• Three-day paid company induction programme
• Full industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for Monday to Friday trunking work, excellent rates of pay and long-term opportunities , please apply today and a member of our 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

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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