Canterbury C+E Driver (Temp-to-Perm) – Flatbed/Steel

Driver Hire; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Driver Hire Canterbury is seeking a reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver for a temp-to-perm opportunity with our client in Canterbury. You will initially join Driver Hire for 5 weeks, earning £17.00–£19.05 per hour (PAYE) with weekly pay, before transferring to the customer for permanent employment.

The role involves transporting steel on a flatbed, loading with chains and straps, and working Monday to Friday with 6:00 start times and 10–12 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E (Class 1) licence held for at least 2 years
• Minimum 60 days of recent commercial Class 1 experience
• Ability to secure loads using chains and straps
• Professional, reliable and safety-focused attitude

Responsibilities

• Transport steel from Canterbury to sites across the South.
• Operate a flatbed vehicle safely and professionally.
• Secure all loads using chains and straps.
• Work Monday to Friday — no weekend work.
• Typical shifts of 10–12 hours, starting at 06:00.
• Complete an initial 5-week period employed by Driver Hire before transitioning to permanent employment with the customer.

Skills

HGV C+E driving

Safety-focused

Reliability

Job description

Driver Hire Canterbury is seeking a reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver for a temp-to-perm opportunity with our client in Canterbury. You will initially join Driver Hire for 5 weeks, earning £17.00–£19.05 per hour (PAYE) with weekly pay, before transferring to the customer for permanent employment.

The role involves transporting steel on a flatbed, loading with chains and straps, and working Monday to Friday with 6:00 start times and 10–12 hour shifts.