Class 1 Container Driver

The Best Connection Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection - Manchester is seeking an experienced Class 1 Container Driver to join their Trafford Park team in Manchester. You will be responsible for safe container collection and delivery, driving an HGV Class 1 vehicle, and ensuring loads are secured and checked daily.

Starting early, with 6:00–7:00 starts and 8–10 hour shifts, this role offers consistent hours and competitive pay. Candidates should have 2+ years of Class 1 experience, a clean license, CPC, tachograph card, and up to

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 / Category C+E driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 2 years' commercial Class 1 (C+E) driving experience.
• Ideally at least 1 year's container driving experience.
• Maximum of 6 points on your driving licence.
• No major driving endorsements (IN/DR codes).
• Must be 25 years of age or over.
• Good knowledge of driver hours and tachograph regulations.
• Professional and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Safe collection and delivery of containers.
• Driving an HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) vehicle.
• Completing collections and deliveries each day.
• Safely securing containers and loads.
• Carrying out appropriate vehicle checks.
• Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and professionally.
• Following all relevant drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and road safety requirements.

Skills

Safe driving

Time management

Attention to detail

Professional conduct

Education

Class 1 / Category C+E driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 1 Container Driver - Trafford Park, Manchester

The Best Connection - Manchester are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 1 Container Driver (HGV Class 1 / C+E Driver) for one of our clients based in Trafford Park, Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for container driving work in Trafford Park, with competitive hourly pay, early morning starts and regular working hours.

Pay & Hours

• £16.00 per hour
• Start times between 06:00 and 07:00
• Approximately 8-10 hour shifts
• Based in Trafford Park, Manchester

The Role

As a Class 1 Container Driver, your duties will include:

• Safe collection and delivery of containers
• Driving an HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) vehicle
• Completing collections and deliveries each day
• Safely securing containers and loads
• Carrying out appropriate vehicle checks
• Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and professionally
• Following all relevant drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and road safety requirements

Driver Requirements

To be considered for this Class 1 Container Driver vacancy, you will need:

• Valid Class 1 / Category C+E driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 2 years' commercial Class 1 (C+E) driving experience due to insurance requirements
• Ideally at least 1 year's container driving experience
• Experience with containers and securing loads
• Maximum of 6 points on your driving licence
• No major driving endorsements, including IN or DR codes
• Must be 25 years of age or over due to insurance requirements
• Good knowledge of driver hours and tachograph regulations
• Professional and reliable approach to work

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.