Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) in the Warrington area. Shifts run across Monday to Sunday with options for full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc work. Earn weekly pay with competitive rates and overtime opportunities.

You must hold a valid Class 1 licence, DCPC, Tachograph card, and a clean licence while complying with WTD rules. Role involves depot work, customer site deliveries, loading/unloading, and occasional trailer swaps.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E) is required.
• Minimum 6 months proven experience driving HGVs.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card are required.
• No more than 6 points on licence; a clean driving record is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull and trailer handover to hub.
• Deliver and collect trailers to/from customer sites and hubs.
• Assist with loading/unloading at depots and customer sites.
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely deliveries and safety.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off tacho card download.
• Attend on-site induction before the first shift.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (C+E)

6 months driving experience

DCPC and Tachograph

Clean licence / points under 6

Communication skills

Safety-minded

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Warrington 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: Warrington

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