HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - West Bromwich, West Midlands
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands .
This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression with a leading logistics operation.
This would suit applicants who have worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver , LGV Class 1 Driver , Category CE Driver , Articulated Lorry Driver or Trunking Driver .
Rates of Pay:
£17.20 per hour (basic rate)
£20.00 per hour after 20:00 (Monday to Saturday)
£22.00 per hour (Sunday)
£31.73 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Minimum 9.75 hours paid per day
Shift Pattern:
Thursday to Monday
Weekend work required
Start times between 03:00 and 04:00
Benefits:
Your benefits as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:
Excellent hourly rates
Weekly pay
Ongoing work
On-site canteen
Training provided
Immediate starts available
Employee wellbeing programme
Opportunity for career progression
Day-to-Day Duties:
Your duties as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:
Operating Category CE vehicles safely and efficiently
Completing RDC and store deliveries
Delivering cages to distribution centres and supermarkets
Completing up to two drops per shift
Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle inspections
Ensuring loads are correctly loaded and secured
Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive and UK road traffic legislation
Communicating effectively with transport teams and customers
Reporting vehicle defects and maintenance issues promptly
Assisting with loading and unloading duties where required
Essential Skills:
To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver , you will need:
A valid UK Category CE Driving Licence
A minimum of 12 months' Category CE driving experience
A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
A good standard of spoken and written English
Excellent timekeeping and reliability
A good understanding of road transport legislation
Strong communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Training:
Driver assessment required before commencement
Paid induction provided
Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment
Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver , please apply today and a member of our recruitment 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

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bird End

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

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