Class 1 HGV Driver – Live Music & Events | SLD Recruitment | Derbyshire | Nottinghamshire

SLD Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run recruitment agency is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to join their team. The role involves driving across the UK and Europe, delivering equipment for live events and festivals. Candidates must hold a Full Class 1 Licence and a valid EU CPC. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential. Competitive rates and travel opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive day rates

Opportunities to travel UK-wide and across Europe

Supportive, family-run team

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full Class 1 (CE) Licence.
• Valid EU CPC is essential.
• Experience in live events/touring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks across the UK and into Europe for live events.
• Deliver staging, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Maintain professionalism in a client-facing role.

Skills

Full Class 1 (CE) Licence

Valid EU CPC

Experience working in live events/touring

Strong communication skills

Flexibility with working hours and travel

Job description

Overview

Class 1 HGV Driver – Live Music & Events | SLD Recruitment | Derbyshire | Nottinghamshire

Location: Nottinghamshire (UK-wide & European travel)

Job Type: Freelance / Contractor

Pay: Competitive Day Rates – Discussed at Interview

About Us

We’re a family-run business based in Derbyshire, specialising in recruiting top-quality drivers for the live music and entertainment industry. Our drivers don’t just move gear — they’re part of the show. From festivals to arena tours, every day is different, and no two gigs are the same.

The Role

We're looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our growing team. You'll be driving trucks across the UK (and often into Europe), delivering staging, lighting, and sound equipment for high-profile live events. This is a client-facing role — so professionalism, confidence, and a can-do attitude are essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Full Class 1 (CE) Licence
• Valid EU CPC (essential)
• Experience working in live events/touring (preferred)
• Comfortable working across the UK and Europe
• Smart, switched-on, and reliable
• Strong communication skills — you’ll be dealing with clients and crews on-site
• Flexible with working hours and travel

What You’ll Get

• Competitive day rates – discussed at interview
• Opportunities to travel UK-wide and across Europe
• Be part of the live events industry – behind the scenes of major music tours and festivals
• Work with a supportive, family-run team who understand the job inside out

Next Steps

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you!

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Or call us directly on: 01332 416709

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