HGV (C+E) Class 1 Driver

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in Greater London is seeking experienced Class 1 drivers for a permanent position. The role involves delivering and collecting products, requiring flexibility in shifts including nights and weekends. Candidates must hold a valid C+E driving licence and have a safe driving record. This position offers various benefits including medical insurance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Employer-funded private medical insurance

Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal

Ongoing periodic CPC training

Up to 7% matched pension contributions

High street shopping and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a category C+E driving licence.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points allowed.
• Desirable to have a minimum of 12 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products to and from various locations.
• Work flexible shifts including nights, days, and weekends.
• Collect shopping from warehouses and deliver to regional sites.

Skills

Passion for driving

Flexibility on shift length

Safe and competent driver

Job description

Siamo Group is looking for experienced Class 1 drivers for a client of ours based in Erith, Kent - Permanent Position

Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.

You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours; however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, so you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours. This is a Permanent Position. This role is based at our client’s Erith site, Church Manorway, London.

Day‑to‑day you will collect shopping from their state‑of‑the‑art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi‑drops or hidden lanes.

Shift Patterns / Pay Rates

• Monday to Sunday AM & PM starts
• Basic Rate: £18.48
• Evening premium rate (18:00‑06:00): £20.48
• Sunday Day Premium rate: £20.22
• Sunday Evening Premium (18:00‑06:00): £22.42
• Overtime day rate: £23.10
• Overtime Evening rate (18:00‑06:00): £25.60

Requirements

• A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries.
• A category C+E driving licence.
• A maximum of 6 penalty points.
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years.
• Desirable to have a minimum of 12 months experience.
• Safe and competent driver with the ability to be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Employer‑funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service.
• Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal.
• Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements – through our approved supplier.
• We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career.
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service.
• High street shopping and restaurant discount.

How to apply

Call (phone number removed) or email your up‑to‑date current CV to (url removed) who will call you for a brief chat.