Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Manchester; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up bonus

Weekly pay

PAYE options

On-site parking

Driver training

24/7 support

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 1 driving entitlements (C+E).
• CPC and Digi Tacho card are required.
• Experience with curtain-side trailers and general haulage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palletised goods on a Class 1 curtainsider.
• Complete paperwork accurately and follow routes.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and liaise with Transport Office.
• Ad hoc shifts with day/night options and 10–12 hour days.

Skills

Class 1 Licence (C+E)

CPC

Digi Tacho

Load securing

Education

Full UK driving licence

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.

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

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

Flexible work to suit you:

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

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