Class 1 Driver

The Best Connection; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday accrual

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver for ongoing trunking work based in Hythe, Kent. The role involves regular long-distance runs to the Midlands, including Solihull, Derby and Coventry, with curtain-sided trailers and daily checks.

You must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, plus curtain-side and CMR documentation experience. Immediate start, full-time, 10–15 hour shifts, with pay between £17 and £21 per hour plus

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience.
• Curtain-side experience - essential.
• CMR documentation experience - essential.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.

Responsibilities

• HGV Class 1 trunking from Hythe to the Midlands.
• Regular routes to Solihull, Derby and Coventry.
• Predominantly trunking with occasional delivery drops.
• Operating curtain-sided trailers.
• Completing CMRs and associated transport documentation.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Working within Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Maintaining a professional service at all times.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E)

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Curtain-side experience

CMR documentation

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Location: Hythe, Kent
Pay: £17ph with accrued holiday, £20ph - £21ph including holiday
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Shift Length: 10-15 hours
Start: Immediate

We are currently recruiting an experience HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver for ongoing work with our established client based in Hythe, Kent.

This is an ongoing opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for regular long-distance trunking work. Routes primarily cover the Midlands, including Solihull, Derby and Coventry.

The majority of the work is trunking, with occasional delivery drops depending on the route.

Previous Class 1 driving experience, curtain-side experience and CMR documentation experience are essential.

The Role

• HGV Class 1 trunking from Hythe to the Midlands.




• Regular routes to Solihull, Derby and Coventry.




• Predominantly trunking with occasional delivery drops.




• Operating curtain-sided trailers.




• Completing CMRs and associated transport documentation.




• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.




• Working within Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.




• Maintaining a professional service at all times.

Requirements

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.




• Valid Driver CPC.




• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.




• Previous Class 1 driving experience.




• Curtain-side experience - essential.




• CMR documentation experience - essential.




• Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.




• Reliable and professional approach to work.

Hours & Pay

• £17.00-£21.00 per hour




• Typical shifts of 10-15 hours




• Regular long-distance work




• Ongoing work available




• Immediate starts available

Why Apply?

• Regular trunking work




• 28 days holiday accrual, or paid immediately




• Competitive hourly pay.




• Ongoing work for reliable drivers.




• Immediate start available.

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