Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift scheduling

Weekly pay

Modern vehicles

Supportive operations team

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) for a Leeds-based role. Shifts run Mon–Sun with options for full-time, part-time or ad-hoc work. Start times range 12:00–21:00 and all shifts are paid at night rates.

Responsibilities include depot pulls, customer runs, loading/unloading, and occasional trailer swaps. Requirements include a Class 1 entitlement, 6+ months experience, valid DCPC and tachograph card, and a good safety and communication mindset.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E).
• At least 6 months proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no infringement points for 3 consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts Mon–Sun with 12:00–21:00 starts (night rate).
• Ability to travel for tacho card download and WTD understanding.
• Excellent communication skills and safety-first mindset.
• Awareness of WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull, backing trailer and transport to hub.
• Take vehicles to customers, collect trailers, deliver to hub, return to depot.
• Assist with loading/unloading at customer sites and depot.
• Perform drop-and-swap operations, tail lift use, occasional un/coupling.
• Collaborate with team for efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off tacho card download prior to starting.
• Attend on-site induction for the first shift.

Skills

Communication

Safety mindset

Flexibility

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Leeds area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)

Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)

Pay Rate:

• Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

Location: Leeds, LS27

Job Type: Ongoing

The role:

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

• Flexible shift scheduling
• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
• Well-maintained, modern vehicles
• Supportive operations team

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