Class 1 HGV Driver

Driver Hire; Slough; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cargo airfreight industry seeks Class 1 Day Drivers to support a new contract with the UK's largest airline. The role includes long-distance driving, overnight stays, and flexible start times. Applicants must possess valid driving certifications and meet specific training requirements, with assistance provided for necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with C+E license.
• Maximum of 6 points on license.
• DBS check within the last 10 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake long-distance driving with frequent overnight stays.
• Assure compliance with safety training requirements.
• Complete a driving assessment with an approved assessor.

Skills

Flexibility

Long-distance driving

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Valid Driver Qualification (CPC) Card

Valid C+E Entitlement

Job description

Job Title: Class 1 Day Drivers

Salary and Hours:

• £56,160 per annum based on 60 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with potential to increase to £62,400 if working a 6th day every other week.
• Salary paid via PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay.
• Shift duration: Minimum 12 hours per day.

Job Description:

Our customer, a leading company in the cargo airfreight industry, has secured a large contract with the UK’s largest airline and is looking to expand their workforce. We seek drivers who are flexible, willing to undertake long-distance driving, frequent overnight stays, and waiting around the horse shoe.

Flexible start times are available on day shifts starting from 0400 and 0800. Please contact us for further details or apply to this posting, and someone will contact you to discuss further.

Company Requirements:

• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver Qualification (CPC) Card
• Valid C+E Entitlement with at least 2 years of experience
• Maximum of 6 points on license; DR, DD, or IN convictions are not accepted
• Full 5-year employment history with no gaps exceeding 28 days, verifiable via HMRC’s Government Gateway Portal in PDF format
• DBS check within the last 10 weeks (assistance available)
• Cargo Operative Certificate Level D (assistance available)
• Dangerous Goods Category 8 (assistance available)
• Manual Handling training (assistance available)
• Health & Safety Awareness training (assistance available)
• Working at Heights Awareness training (assistance available)
• Willingness to sit a driving assessment with an approved assessor

Note: If you do not have the above training and certificates, there is a cost involved, but we will assist you throughout the process free of charge.

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