Class 1 HGV Driver

Driver Hire Ipswich; Ipswich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading driving agency in Ipswich is seeking Class 1 HGV Drivers for immediate start. The role involves safely operating HGV vehicles, planning delivery routes, and maintaining records. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, including holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement: 4 weeks + bank holidays

Uniform provided

Free tea & coffee at the workplace

Referral bonus for introducing a friend

Night out subsistence allowance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of driving experience.
• No more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles.
• Plan efficient delivery routes.
• Maintain accurate delivery records.

Skills

Driving

Route Planning

Safety Compliance

Education

Class 1 HGV entitlement

Valid CPC

Digi Tacho

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver

Pay rate: £15.77-£24.40

Contract Type: Permanent Placement

Location: Ipswich

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for Class 1 HGV Drivers to start immediately for our growing client base across the IP postcode area.

Benefits for the successful Class 1 HGV Driver include:

• Basic pay £15.77, paid monthly for 42.5 hours per week
• Increasing to £16.27 per hour once fully trained and independently spreading on farms
• Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate after 42.5 hours per week
• £25.00 night out subsistence allowance (tax-free) when overnight stay is required
• 1-hour unpaid break per day
• Holiday entitlement: 4 weeks + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Uniform provided
• Automatically enrolled in Company Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
• Free tea & coffee at the workplace
• Referral bonus for introducing a friend

Role responsibilities:

• Safely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles, ensuring compliance with traffic laws and company policies
• Plan efficient delivery routes considering traffic updates, road closures, and schedules
• Oversee and assist with loading and unloading of goods, ensuring safety and proper fastening
• Maintain accurate delivery records, vehicle logs, and incident reports
• Collect raw materials from sawmills in box trailers
• Deliver animal bedding to farms using bulk trailers and curtain side trailers
• Spread shavings, sawdust, or straw in poultry sheds using trained equipment
• Unload own vehicle with Moffett Fork Truck or Bobcat Skid steer (training provided)
• Load own vehicles if requested (training provided)
• Follow health & safety site rules at all locations

Minimum requirements:

• Class 1 HGV entitlement
• Valid CPC & Digi Tacho
• At least 1 year of driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points

For more information or to apply, call us now on 01473 480177.

This position is accessible from Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh, and Ipswich.

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