HGV Class 1 and 2 Drivers

Driver Hire Manchester; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Higher pay for nights/weekends

Flexible shifts

Full-time & part-time shifts

Job summary

Driver Hire Colchester is seeking Class 1 and Class 2 HGV drivers to join our team. Roles involve trunking and general haulage across CO postcode areas with varying start times from early morning. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with 24/7 support from our team and higher pay for nights and weekends.

Requirements include own transport, valid licences, CPC, and Tachograph Card, with up to 6 penalty points. Payroll includes weekly pay and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have own transport to travel to and from work.
• Valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• 2 yrs experience preferred but not essential.
• Flexible shifts; nights and weekends available.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle checks and ensure tachograph compliance.
• Carry out local and regional deliveries.
• Maintain professional and customer-focused approach.
• Adhere to driving regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Class 2 Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Own transport

PDA delivery experience

Tools

PDA devices

Paper-based systems

Job description

Driver Hire Colchester are currently recruiting for Class 1 and Class 2 HGV Drivers to join our team.

Variety of work with a variety of clients across the CO postcode; Harwich, Colchester etc. We require drivers to cover busy periods, sickness and holiday.

Start times vary between 04:00 and 07:00 AM.

• Mainly Monday to Friday Day work, however nights and weekends are available (Higher pay)

Variety and flexibility. Trunking, General haulage, Curtain siders, Flat bed, Refrigerated trailers, Builders merchants ETC

Local and regional deliveries

Completing vehicle checks and ensuring full compliance with tachograph and driving regulations

Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach

What We Offer

Weekly pay, Overtime opportunities

• Minimum of 8hrs pay per shift

Flexible shifts, work days to suit current commitments

Full time and part time shifts available

24/7 support from our experienced team

Higher pay for Moffett, HIAB, Nights and weekends

Requirements:

Must have your own transport to travel to and from work.

Valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card.

No More then 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, or similar endorsements).

Must have appropriate PPE, including steel toe cap boots (Hi-Vis provided by Driver Hire).

Must be able to work with both paper-based and PDA-based delivery systems.

• 2 yrs experience preferred but not essential

Key Attributes:

Reliable, professional, and punctual.

Good knowledge of driver hours and road safety regulations.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Flexible and able to adapt to different routes and delivery schedules.

*Pay above is inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%, other options for accruing holiday please ask.