Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Regular ongoing work

Job summary

Driver Hire Newcastle is seeking several Class 1 (C+E) drivers to work for a variety of clients across the NE, SR & DH postcodes. We offer full weeks or flexible hours with Monday–Friday work and early/late starts. You must have a valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card. Experience isn’t essential; newly qualified drivers are welcome. £16.25ph start, night rates after 18:00 vary per client.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 Licence (HGV C+E).
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience not essential; newly qualified drivers encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 1 HGV safely and legally.
• Perform daily vehicle checks for compliance.
• Maintain regular contact with clients on progress.
• Plan routes to meet delivery schedules.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC

Digital Tacho Card

Flexible hours

Route planning

Job description

Driver Hire is the UK's number one logistics recruiter and we are currently seeking for a number of Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our team and work for a variety of our clients around the NE, SR & DH Postcode!

Whether you are looking for full weeks or flexible working hours we have the option to suit you best. We have work available from Monday to Friday so the ideal candidate will be flexible with the days they can work along with early starts/late finishes.

Responsibilities of this HGV driver will include:

• Driving a Class 1 HGV vehicle responsibly and safely, whilst obeying all traffic laws and road regualtions.
• Carrying out the required daily vehicle checks to ensure compliance.
• Maintaining regular contact with the clients on your daily progress
• Effectively plan routes to meet tight delivery schedules

To be successful you must have:

• A Valid Class 1 Licence (HGV- C+E)
• A Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card
• Experience is not essential for a number of roles so if you're newly qualified we want to hear from you.

Rates of pay start at £16.25ph which then increases after 18:00 to night rate which varies per client.

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company and Driver Hire Newcastle can provide regular, ongoing work in Newcastle and surrounding areas. We treat you as the true professional that you are and in our latest survey, 97% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us.