Agency HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Reading; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A logistics company in Reading is seeking HGV Class 1 drivers for varied delivery roles without parcel deliveries. Offering £18.50 per hour plus overtime, the role includes guaranteed hours and flexible working conditions. Ideal for those looking for extra work or to gain experience for a permanent position. Candidates must have a valid Cat C+E driving license and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with Cat C+E entitlement.
• CPC Card and Digi tacho card.
• At least 1 year of driving experience.
• Previous experience with delivery work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out deliveries in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection checks.
• Be reliable, polite, and provide excellent customer service.
• Plan routes efficiently using a proper SatNav.

Skills

Professional driving skills

Good customer service

Route planning

Job description

Overview

Driver Hire, the UK's largest supplier of driver's within the logistics industry, pride ourselves on our staff satisfaction. Driver Hire is looking to recruit a number of HGV Class 1 drivers for work across Reading, Bracknell and Wokingham. You could be driving a variety of vehicles for a range of different clients, which may be delivering plumbing supplies to construction sites, electrical items to small retailers, along with many other roles. The work is varied, but does NOT include parcel deliveries. The hours and days can be flexible to suit you. It can be as little or as many days as you wish, mostly between a Monday and Friday with occasional weekend work available. This role is perfect if you are looking for some extra work. Or even if you are trying to find a way into a permanent driving role and need some more experience.

Hours, pay and benefits

• £18.50 per hour (including holiday pay) and £21.00 per hour OT
• Guaranteed minimum of 8 hours pay per day
• Flexible working days to suit you
• Ongoing work with the potential of a permanent role for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Carry out deliveries in a professional and timely manner
• Perform daily vehicle inspection checks
• Be reliable, polite and friendly and remember good customer service is vital as the face of the company
• Be able to plan routes efficiently and have use of a proper SatNav

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with Cat C+E entitlement
• CPC Card and Digi tacho card
• Have held your licence for over 1 year
• Previous experience with delivery work would be advantageous
• Verifiable work references