HGV Class 1 And 2 Driver

First Call Contract Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

ADR training available

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

First Call Contract Services in Rainham is recruiting HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. Roles include nights and 4 on 4 off patterns with potential overtime. Pay ranges from £20.00 to £21.75 per hour, with weekly pay and ADR training available.

You will safely collect, deliver and store containers, provide excellent customer service, follow schedules and regulations, and manage loading/unloading. The role suits candidates with relevant licence history and a desire for long‑term development.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 or 2 licence.
• Experience with loading/unloading operations preferred.
• Ability to work nights and 4-on-4-off shifts and adhere to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely collecting, delivering and storing containers at customer locations.
• Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relations.
• Operating vehicles in a safe manner and logging hours as required.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Safe driving

Loading/unloading

Route planning

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised logistics business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £20.00 per hour to £21.75 per hour. The role is Class 1 and Class 2 HGV drivers based in Rainham.

We offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as class 2 HGV home delivery driver,

Shifts for HGV Class 1 and 2 Driver :

• Class 1 - nights - 3pm-5pm start Monday to Friday working 45 hours a week
• Class 2 - 4 on 4 off - 38.75 hours a week - 3am-5am start.
• Class 2 Nights - Monday to Friday - 3pm-5pm start 45 hours a week.
• ADR (ADR Preferred - training can be provided)

Pay :

• Class 1 - nights - £21.00
• Class 2 - 4 on 4 off - £20.00 - OT £21.75
• Class 2 Nights - £19.00 - OT £21.75
• Weekly pay

Main Duties of HGV driver :

• Safely collecting, delivering and storing our containers at customer locations
• Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
• Operating vehicles in a safe manner
• Completing deliveries to time schedule, and clearly communicating changes or challenges as they arise
• Loading and unloading
• Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service
• Complying with regulations, logging hours and roadside inspections
• Heavy lifting

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at John Lewis, Argos, or similar employers.

Up to six points on your licence, no DR10, IN10 or DG10 etc on your licence