LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver, or newly qualified and ready to begin your driving career? We are recruiting dependable drivers to join our team in Portsmouth. Experience is welcome but not essential—we are happy to invest in drivers who have the right attitude, are willing to learn and are committed to completing the required training.

In your role as a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.Shift patterns available4 on 4 off DaysFriday to Tuesday DaysThursday to Saturday DaysDue to the nature of the products being delivered, our drivers will have 3 hour start windows to ensure they are flexible depending on volumePay ratesYou'll be paid for the hours you work, with a minimum payment of 10 hours per shift. Enhanced rates apply for night hours, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime is paid after 10 hours.

Monday to Friday 04:00 - 20:00 - £16.91 per hourMonday to Friday 20:00 - 04:00 - £20.29 per hourSaturday 04:00 - 20:00 - £19.45 per hourSaturday 20:00 - 04:00 - £21.14 per hourSunday and Bank Holiday 04:00 - 20:00 - £20.29 per hourSunday and Bank Holiday 20:00 - 04: 00 - £21.98 per hourJob requirementsPossession of HGV Class 1 LicenceCurrent CPCKnowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers' hours.

Excellent communication skillsAbility to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hilsea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-09-2026

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