HGV Class 1 ADR Relief Driver

i4 Recruitment; Hemington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday & bank holidays

Pension

Training provided

Modern trucks

Job summary

i4 Recruitment is recruiting an HGV Class 1 ADR Relief Driver on a fixed Day shift at East Midlands Gateway. The role covers both Class 1 and Class 2 work on a dedicated contract, with full training to build confidence and mileage quickly.

You’ll be paid weekly (£896.54 including overtime) with a guaranteed minimum 48 hours and overtime opportunities, joining a team with modern, automatic Euro 6 trucks.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence required or recently qualified.
• Digital Tachograph knowledge or experience appreciated.
• CPC card holder is preferred.
• ADR licence preferred, training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Trunking with trailer swaps and deliveries to commercial premises.
• Deliveries and collections for customer contracts on a fixed Day shift.
• Ensure loads are strapped and secured per guidelines and communicate delays promptly.
• Work on Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles as required on contract.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Digital Tachograph

CPC Card

ADR Licence (preferred)

Job description

HGV Class 1 ADR Relief Driver – Day Shift (East Midlands Gateway)

A permanent Day shift relief position on our dedicated Kuehne+Nagel contract at East Midlands Gateway, covering both Class 1 and Class 2 work.Newly passed Class 1 drivers are welcome to apply – we offer extra training and experience to help you build your confidence and mileage.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent – fixed Day shift
Location: Kuehne + Nagel, East Midlands Gateway

Hours: Guaranteed minimum of 48 hours a week, plus overtime available.Night outs are possible but unlikely.
Salary: £896.54 per week, including 5 hours guaranteed overtime.Additional overtime available.

Why Drive For Us:

• Pay is weekly.
• 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
• Workplace pension provided.
• Training given where needed.
• Modern, automatic Euro 6 Volvo and Renault trucks.

The Role - HGV Class 1 ADR Relief Driver

• You’ll work directly on our customer’s contract on a fixed Day shift pattern, covering both Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles as required.
• Our client is your point of contact for operational and trailer issues; any vehicle or other work-related issues are dealt with by us directly.
• Full training is given to familiarise you with the role and get you settled in.
• These routes are independent and suit drivers who like to think for themselves.
• ADR deliveries are part of this job, so a current ADR licence is a strong advantage – but it’s not essential, as we’ll provide training to the right candidates.

The role typically involves trunking with trailer swaps, along with deliveries and collections to commercial premises.All loads must be safely strapped and secured in line with company and legal requirements.Any delays or issues should be communicated promptly to the customer to maintain service standards.

What You’ll Need for the HGV Class 1 ADR Relief Driver role

• A keen, efficient approach and sound safe working practices.
• A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence – recently qualified drivers welcome.
• A valid digital tachograph.
• Up-to‑date CPC card.
• ADR licence preferred, all classes except 1 & 7 (not required – training available).

We pride ourselves on being a family-run company and looking after our staff in a fair and conscientious manner.In return, we expect the same level of pride from our drivers when it comes to our vehicles, trailers and the responsibility they have to our customers and their associated work.