Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Southampton; Arreton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Southampton is seeking an experienced Class 1 (C+E) HGV driver for a temporary assignment starting in Sandown, Isle of Wight. The role includes morning deliveries, a ferry crossing to the mainland, and a direct drop-off to the client, with no overnight stays.

Typical schedule is daytime shifts, five days per week, for about four weeks, with potential ad hoc work. You will be paid £15 per hour, with a guaranteed day rate.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence.
• Driver CPC and tachograph card as applicable.
• Professional and safe driving approach.
• Reliable and flexible for shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and transport loads from the Isle of Wight to the mainland.
• Travel by ferry to complete deliveries to the client.
• Return to the Isle of Wight after deliveries.
• Maintain safety and compliance with transport regulations.
• Communicate effectively with agency and client during shifts.

Skills

HGV licence C+E

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Reliable / flexible

Job description

Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driver - Isle of Wight

Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight

Pay rate: £15 per hour, with a guaranteed day rate

Contract: Temporary agency work

Working hours: Daytime shifts, Monday to Friday during the main assignment

Assignment start date: 13 November 2026

Duration: Approximately four weeks, with potential for additional ad hoc work

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driver to undertake delivery work for our client, starting from Sandown on the Isle of Wight.

This role involves collecting a load in the morning in Sandown, travelling by ferry to the mainland to complete a delivert directly to the client, and returning to the island. The position is suited to drivers seeking daytime work without the need for overnight stays away from home.

The main assignment is expected to run for approximately four weeks from the begining of November, with work scheduled five days per week. Additional shifts may be available before and after this period, depending on operational requirements. This varies massivley Month by Month.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely collect and transport loads from the Isle of Wight to the mainland.
• Travel by ferry to complete deliveries to the designated client.
• Return to the Isle of Wight following completion of deliveries.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, professionally and in accordance with relevant transport regulations.
• Maintain good communication with the agency and client throughout each shift.

Pay and Working Pattern

£15 per hour.

Guaranteed day rate, even when duties are completed ahead of schedule.

Five days per week during the main assignment, for approximately four weeks.

Daytime working hours, with no overnight stays required.

Further work may be available on a flexible, ad hoc basis before and after the main assignment. Shift availability may vary from week to week.

Requirements

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC), where required.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card and digital tachograph card, as applicable.
• A professional approach to driving, safety and customer service.
• Reliability and flexibility to accommodate varying work requirements outside the main assignment.