Class 1 Driver

Job description

DDR are looking to recruit a HGV Class 1 Driver on behalf of our client to join their team in Swindon

2 years experience preferred

Hours of work:

• Day/Night Shifts
• Weekends available
• All different start times available

Salary:

• Day:- £18.00 per hour.
• Nights:- £18.50 per hour
• Weekends:- £18.50 per hour

The Role:

• Driving a HGV Class 1 Vehicles
• Delivering on pallets and cages
• Delivering to businesses, and other depots (Trunking)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Carrying out relevant daily vehicle safety checks and reporting as per Operational Procedures.
• Ensure all delivery and collections are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• To deliver & collect to customers in a safe and professional manner.
• To complete all work related paperwork in full and hand in at the end of the shift.

Essential Skills:

• Must hold a valid HGV 1 / Cat CE license.
• Must hold a valid driver qualification (CPC) card.
• Must hold a valid Digital taco card.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer relations.
• Have a safe driving record.
• No more than 6 minor penalty points due to insurance stipulations.
• No DRs, INs or DDs offence codes due to insurance stipulations.

INTERESTED?

Please apply online

Job Types: Full-time, part time, temp ongoing

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• HGV 1 Driving: 2 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• HGV 1 (CAT C+E) Driving License (required)
• Driver CPC card (required)
• Digital Tachograph card (required)
• Driving License (required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• HGV 1 Driving: 2 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

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