7.5T Driver

Driver Hire; Wigton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early starts

Average 10 hours shifts

Start from 5am

Term-time work

September start

Job summary

Driver Hire Carlisle is recruiting for multiple HGV Class 7.5T Driver (CAT C1) for our well known client in the Wigton area, delivering school supplies to local schools. This contract starts in September and runs during term time.

We offer early starts and finishes, average 10 hour shifts, start times from 5am, and ongoing work during term time. Ideal candidates hold a valid Class C1 license, CPC and Digi card, with no more than 6 penalty points.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C1 licence, CPC, and Digi Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete delivery paperwork in line with company and legal requirement
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, transport regulations, and working time directives
• Represent the company professionally at all times

Skills

HGV driving

CPC

Digi Card

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Driver Hire Carlisle are currently recruiting for multiple HGV Class 7.5T Driver (CAT C1) for our well known and established client in the Wigton area. This delivering school supplies to schools within the local area . This Contract is due to start in September and will run during term time .

What We Offer a HGV Class 7.5 T Driver :

• Early starts, early finishes.
• Average 10 hours shifts
• Start times from 5am
• Ongoing work during term time
• Contract starts from September

Key Responsibilities for a HGV Class 7.5t Driver :

• Accurately complete delivery paperwork in line with company and legal requirement
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, transport regulations, and working time directives
• Represent the company professionally at all times

Experience & Qualifications for a HGV Class 1 Driver:

• Valid Class C1 licence, CPC, and Digi Card
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across the UK. But it’s more than just a job with us — we treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (2025)

• 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire – joint highest ever! – 92% said they were “Proud” or “Very Proud” (highest ever), of which 66% scored “Very Proud” (highest ever)
• 96% of candidates rated the level of respect & service received from their local office as Excellent or Good
• 91% of candidates scored 8/10 or more when asked if they’d recommend working for Driver Hire – a new record! – (70% scored 10/10 – also a new record!)
• Top reason candidates choose to work with us – “Variety of work” (32%), followed by “Independence” (25%) and “Friendly/welcoming place to work” (21%)