Class 1 Driver

TRC Yorkshire; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are recruiting on behalf of our well known client based in Liverpool for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E).

Shifts: Monday to Friday, hours start 09:30. Pay rate £16.36 per hour PAYE with overtime at £24.54 after 40 hours. Location: Liverpool, L11. Job Type: Ongoing.

Main duties include collections with some deliveries, loading/unloading, and coordinating with depots to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, with pre-trip inspections and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E).
• Minimum 6 months proven experience driving a Class 1 vehicle.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card (in date).
• Licence: no more than 6 points.
• Understanding of Working Time Directive (WTD) legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Mainly collections with some deliveries.
• Manual handling: loading and unloading parcels at depots and customer locations.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely collections / deliveries.
• Operate devices and company software to update delivery status and communicate with the depot.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness.
• Adhere to traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain safety.
• Communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Class 1 C+E)

6 months experience

DCPC & Tachograph card

Max 6 points on licence

WTD legislation knowledge

Excellent communication

Safety-first mindset

Job description

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

Shifts: Monday to Friday

Hours : 09:30am start

Pay Rate: £16.36 per hour PAYE with overtime at £24.54 after 40 hours

Location: Liverpool, L11

Job Type: Ongoing

The role:

• Mainly collections with some deliveries
• Manual handling required as drivers will assist with loading and unloading parcels at depots and customers locations.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely Collections / deliveries.
• Operating devices and company software to update delivery status and to communicate with the depot.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

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).
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.