Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff Ltd; Hereford; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Direct PAYE employment

Rolled-up holiday pay option

Descripción de la vacante

Pure Staff is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a long-standing client in Hereford. Start dates are immediate with flexible shifts to suit day, night, weekends, or fixed rota patterns.

You will deliver and collect palletised goods nationwide, complete paperwork, and ensure regulatory compliance on every shift. Ideal candidates hold a UK Category C+E licence, Driver CPC, a tachograph card and have at least 6 months of Class 1 experience.

Formación

• UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence is required.
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, IN, or TT endorsements).
• Good understanding of Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations, and vehicle safety checks.
• Previous palletised distribution or general haulage experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Complete the safe and timely delivery and collection of palletised goods.
• Carry out nationwide distribution and collection work.
• Complete between 1 and 3 deliveries or collections per shift.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Ensure all paperwork and delivery documentation is completed accurately.
• Adhere to all driver hours, working time regulations, and company procedures.
• Communicate effectively with transport teams and customers.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.
• Represent Pure Staff and our client in a professional manner.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout every shift.

Conocimientos

UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

HGV Class 1 driving experience

Driver Hours & WTR understanding

Haulage experience beneficial

Professional and safety-conscious

Descripción del empleo

The Role

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to work with one of our long-standing clients based in Hereford. This is an excellent opportunity for professional and reliable drivers looking for ongoing work with flexible working patterns and competitive rates of pay.

We understand that every driver is different. Whether you're looking for day shifts, night shifts, weekends only, a fixed rota, or work that fits around your lifestyle, our client can accommodate a wide range of availability and working preferences.

Class 1 Driver - Hereford

Start Date: Immediate Starts Available

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the safe and timely delivery and collection of palletised goods.
• Carry out nationwide distribution and collection work.
• Complete between 1 and 3 deliveries or collections per shift.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Ensure all paperwork and delivery documentation is completed accurately.
• Adhere to all driver hours, working time regulations, and company procedures.
• Communicate effectively with transport teams and customers.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.
• Represent Pure Staff and our client in a professional manner.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout every shift.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need

• UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, IN, or TT endorsements).
• Good understanding of Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations, and vehicle safety checks.
• Previous palletised distribution or general haulage experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A professional, reliable, and safety-conscious attitude.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday Days - £18.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday Nights - £21.50 per hour
• Weekend Days - £21.50 per hour
• Weekend Nights - £24.00 per hour

Holiday Accrued

• Monday to Friday Days - £18.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday Nights - £21.50 per hour
• Weekend Days - £21.50 per hour
• Weekend Nights - £24.00 per hour

Rolled-Up Holiday Pay

• Monday to Friday Days - £20.73 per hour
• Monday to Friday Nights - £24.10 per hour
• Weekend Days - £24.10 per hour
• Weekend Nights - £26.90 per hour

Choose the holiday pay option that suits you best. Assignment schedules, booking confirmations, and payslips clearly show which option applies, ensuring full transparency over your earnings.

Holiday Pay

We believe professional HGV Drivers deserve proper paid annual leave. Rather than rolling your holiday pay into every hourly rate, you can choose to have your holiday entitlement accrued separately and paid when you take time off.

This means when you take a well-earned break, your holiday pay is there waiting for you, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance while ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work.

Why Drive for Pure Staff?

We employ every driver directly - 100% PAYE with Pure Staff.

No umbrella companies. No payroll companies. No third-party providers. Your employment is directly with us.

Weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.

Paid correctly and on time by our experienced in-house payroll team.

No payroll processing fees. No administration charges. Ever.

Optional rolled-up holiday pay available.

Friendly, experienced transport consultants who understand HGV driving.

Honest pay rates with no misleading assignment rates or inflated umbrella figures.

With Pure Staff, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you, and exactly what you're earning.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK's largest privately owned transport and logistics businesses, providing nationwide distribution, warehousing, and supply chain solutions to many of the UK's leading retailers, manufacturers, and food producers.

They have built an excellent reputation for investing in their drivers, operating a modern fleet, and providing reliable, long-term work opportunities.