HGV Class 1 Driver_58880

Job description

Having recently expanded their fleet, our client, a logistics solutions provider are currently looking for an experienced HGV Class Driver to join their team based in Essex.

This is a full-time permanent position working an average of 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, over shift patterns, so is ideal for someone who values evenings and weekends at home.

As HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for driving company vehicles ensuring compliance with driver restrictions relating to driver CPC holders.

What you'll do:
Driving company vehicles; ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy, keeping the cab tidy and for returning the vehicle to the fleet at the end of the day clean and tidy and with adequate fuel.
Operating curtain sided trailers and container skellie trailers using a modern artic unit
Curtain sided sweeps from Felixstowe depots back to the yard in West Thurrock and can be multi drop on return route.
Container work out of London Gateway, Southampton and Felixstowe ports.
Planning with excellence, and delivering with care.
Ensuring you present in a professional manner at all times.
Adhering to company policy on driver and vehicle safety.

What you need:
We're keen to speak to Class 1 / Cat C + E licence holders who have 2+ years' experience driving HGVs.

Valid HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence required
Current Driver CPC Qualification card
Previous experience in multidrop and a good knowledge of local area would be advantageous
Previous container experience would again also be an advantage, but is not essential - training and port cards can be obtained once started.

Performance based bonus
No weekends

How to apply:
If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today.
E: shipping@redrecruit.com
T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020

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Keywords / alternative titles: Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver, HGV ! Delivery Operative, HGV 1 Transport Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, HGV Driver, Logistics Driver – HGV 1,Cat C + E Driver, Multi Drop Driver.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2026

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