HGV 1 Container Driver

Advance Staff; Walsall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Advance Staff is seeking a Container Driver HGV Class 1 for day, night, and weekend shifts on a temporary basis. Immediate start with weekly pay and ongoing/ad-hoc assignments. Must have 6 months container experience and a valid HGV1 licence.

Responsibilities include operating HGV Class 1 lorries for container transport, logging activities on devices, and adhering to port procedures and WTD regulations. Strong English skills and knowledge of UK motorways are essential.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence.
• A valid DCPC.
• A valid Digital Tachograph card.
• Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens).
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers.
• A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood).
• Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport.
• Complete deliveries and collections efficiently.
• Log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time on your device.
• Comply with site-specific procedures, especially within port environments.
• Observe Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, logging driving hours, breaks, and rest periods.
• Follow health & safety protocols and client policies.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

DCPC

Digital Tachograph

EPODs / devices

English proficiency

1 year container driving

UK motorway knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Smartphone apps

In-cab devices

Job description

Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) - Days/Nights/Weekends

• Temporary contract
• Immediate start
• Pay Rate from £19.00ph-£25.00ph / £25-£30ph for a night out
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing/ Ad- hoc
• Friendly, 24-hour support service
• Must have held your HGV1 licence for 6 months
• Must have Container experience
• Day shifts start between 4.00am-6.00am
• Night shifts start between 18.00pm-9.00pm

Company Overview

Get Staff AAdvance Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart West Midlands, specialising in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients across the UK within the logistics sectors.

The Job

• Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport
• Complete deliveries and collections efficiently
• Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time.
• Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments
• Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods
• Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills and Experience Required

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
• A minimum of 1 years' experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers
• A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations