Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Manchester; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up bonus £250 after 10 shifts

Weekly pay

PAYE options

On-site parking

CPC/licence upgrading training

24/7 support

Job summary

Driver Hire Southampton is seeking experienced Class 1 HGV drivers for general haulage and palletised deliveries across the South Coast. Ad hoc shifts or regular ongoing work are available to fit your availability, with weekly pay and on-site parking.

You will load/unload with FLT, follow routes, complete paperwork, and perform daily vehicle checks. A full UK Class 1 licence, CPC and Digi Tacho, and at least 1 year of class 1 experience are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho card.
• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience.
• Experience with curtain-side trailers.
• Experience in general haulage and palletised deliveries.
• Experience with load securing and strapping.
• Reliable timekeeping and a professional attitude.
• Your own transport to commute to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Ad hoc work available Monday to Friday.
• Day and night shifts available.
• Average shift length of 10–12 hours.
• Delivering palletised goods on a Class 1 curtainsider.
• Deliveries and some collections throughout the South Coast.
• Pallets loaded/unloaded using FLT.
• Night work includes trunking and trailer swaps.
• Liaising with Transport Office and following allocated routes.
• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks.
• Following all company health & safety procedures.

Skills

Full UK Class 1 licence (C+E)

Digi Tacho card

Curtain-side trailers

Load securing & straps

Timekeeping

Professional attitude

Own transport

Tools

FLT (Forklift)

Job description

Driver Hire Southampton are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers to work with our clients, who specialise in general haulage and palletised deliveries across the South Coast.

Whether you’re looking for occasional ad hoc shifts or regular ongoing work, we have a variety of opportunities available to suit your availability.

Why work for Driver Hire Southampton?

• £250 sign-up bonus after successfully completing your first 10 shifts


• Weekly pay


• PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment options


• On-site parking


• CPC and licence upgrading through Driver Hire Training


• Consistent communication from our dedicated in-house team


• Client-led training provided where required


• 24/7 support

The Role:

• Ad hoc work available Monday to Friday


• Day and night shifts available


• Average shift length of 10-12 hours


• Delivering palletised goods on a Class 1 curtainsider


• Deliveries and some collections throughout the South Coast


• Pallets loaded and unloaded for you using FLT


• Night work includes truncking and trailer swaps


• Liaising with the Transport Office and following allocated routes


• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately


• Carrying out daily vehicle checks


• Following all company health & safety procedures

What we are looking for:

To be considered for this Class 1 Driver role, you will need:

• A full UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence


• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho card


• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience


• Experience with curtain-side trailers


• Experience in general haulage and palletised deliveries


• Experience with load securing and strapping


• Reliable timekeeping and a professional attitude


• Your own transport to commute to and from work

Flexible work to suit you:

Driver Hire Southampton provides temporary and ongoing staffing solutions to a wide range of companies across theSouthampton and Winchester areas.

With a variety of work available, we can offer opportunities to suit different requirements — whether you’re looking towork the odd day here and there, build up regular shifts, or secure ongoing full-time work.