Class 1 HGV Driver - Weekends

Driver Hire Slough; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local driving agency in Slough is seeking Class 1 Weekend drivers for flexible day and night shifts. Drivers will need a valid Digital Tachograph and CPC Card, along with at least 2 years' experience. This role offers competitive daily rates of £240 to £300 for 12 to 15 hours of work. Successful candidates will undertake long-distance driving with frequent overnight stays, after passing a driving assessment.

Benefits

Flexible start times

Assistance in obtaining required training

Potential for additional job roles

Qualifications

• Valid Digital Tachograph Card is mandatory.
• Driver Qualification (CPC) Card required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Flexible driving roles for long-distance assignments.
• Driving assessments may be required.
• Effective communication with customers regarding the cargo.

Skills

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Valid Driver Qualification (CPC) Card

Minimum 2 years experience

DBS dated within the last 10 weeks

Health & Safety Awareness training

Job description

Are you currently in full-time employment and require some additional weekend work to top up your earnings? Do you have a young family and cannot work during the weekday? If so, then this is the perfect role for you, please read on.

HGV Class 1 (C+E) License Requirement

HGV Class 1 (C+E) License with a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience.

Job Title

Class 1 Weekend drivers – Days and nights.

Salary

£240.00 (12 hours) to £300.00 (15 hours) per day. Payment method is PAYE inclusive of holiday pay.

Shift Duration

Minimum 12 hours per day.

Job Description

Our customer is a leading player within the cargo airfreight industry who has secured a large contract with the UK’s largest airline, and is therefore looking to increase their current workforce. We are looking for drivers who are prepared to be flexible in their approach and are ready to do long‑distance driving with frequent overnights, alongside waiting around the horse shoe.

Flexible start times are available for both day and night drivers. Please contact us for further details or apply to this posting and someone will contact you to discuss everything in further detail.

Company Requirements

• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver Qualification (CPC) Card
• Valid C+E Entitlement with minimum of 2 years experience
• Maximum 6 points on license – DR, DD or IN conviction codes will not be accepted
• Full 5‑year employment history with no more than 28‑day gaps in employment
• DBS dated within the last 10 weeks (not essential as we can assist you in obtaining one)
• Valid Cargo Operative Certificate Level D (not essential as we can assist you in obtaining one)
• Dangerous Good Category 8 desired (not essential as we can assist you in obtaining one)
• Manual Handling training (not essential as we can assist you in obtaining this)
• Health & Safety Awareness training (not essential as we can assist you in obtaining this)
• Working at heights awareness training (not essential as we can assist you in obtaining this)
• Be okay to sit a driving assessment with one of the customer’s approved driving assessors

PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE TRAINING AND DBS CERTIFICATES, THERE IS A COST ASSOCIATED TO THE CANDIDATE IN OBTAINING THIS. HOWEVER WE ARE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU 100% THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS FREE OF CHARGE.

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Driver Hire Slough has many other driving (and non‑driving) positions available, so if this role is not of interest to you please feel free to contact our office and speak to one of our experienced consultants.

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