HGV Class 1/Class 2

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£18.00 per hour

Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00

Overtime opportunities

Weekend/call-out work

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Specialist vehicles

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales is recruiting three experienced HGV Drivers (Class 1 or Class 2) for our Wrexham operation. You will operate a modern fleet from the local depot, supporting environmental and industrial cleaning services across the region.

Roles are Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, with overtime and occasional weekend/call-out work. Initially temporary, with the potential to become permanent for reliable staff with a safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• No serious driving convictions.
• Safety-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 or Class 2 HGV vehicles, including tankers and jetting vehicles.
• Travel from the Wrexham depot to various customer sites, ensuring timely and safe delivery of services.
• Support industrial cleaning, waste transportation and environmental service operations.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are maintained to the required safety standards.
• Complete relevant vehicle checks, driver records and customer/site documentation.
• Follow all relevant road transport legislation, health and safety procedures and site-specific requirements.
• Work professionally with customers and colleagues when attending client locations.
• Assist with operational duties on-site where required and where appropriately trained.
• Be flexible to support occasional overtime, weekend work and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Valid HGV licence (Class 1 or 2)

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Penalty points limit

Safety minded

Education

ADR qualification

Job description

HGV Driver - Class 1 / Class 2

Location: Wrexham, LL13

Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00

Vacancies: 3

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for 3 experienced HGV Drivers (Class 1 / Class 2) to join a well-established and growing environmental and industrial services business based in Wrexham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist operation, working with a modern fleet of specialist vehicles, including tankers, combination units and high-pressure jetting vehicles.

You will be responsible for travelling to a variety of customer sites, supporting essential environmental, waste management and industrial cleaning operations across the region.

Our client is looking for reliable, safety-conscious drivers who take pride in their work and are interested in building a long-term career. The positions are initially offered on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 or Class 2 specialist HGV vehicles, including tankers, combination units and jetting vehicles.
• Travel from the Wrexham depot to various customer sites, ensuring timely and safe delivery of services.
• Support industrial cleaning, waste transportation and environmental service operations.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are maintained to the required safety standards.
• Complete relevant vehicle checks, driver records and customer/site documentation.
• Follow all relevant road transport legislation, health and safety procedures and site-specific requirements.
• Work professionally with customers and colleagues when attending client locations.
• Assist with operational duties on-site where required and where appropriately trained.
• Be flexible to support occasional overtime, weekend work and emergency call-outs.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Category C) HGV driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence.
• No serious driving convictions.
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach to work.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when operationally required.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• ADR qualification.
• Previous experience within waste management, tanker operations or industrial services.
• Experience operating specialist vehicles, including combination units, suction tankers or jetting equipment.
• Confined space entry qualifications.
• Industrial cleaning qualifications or relevant operational tickets.
• Additional earning potential: Candidates who hold additional operational qualifications or are dual-skilled in HGV driving and industrial operations may be eligible for an enhanced rate of pay.

What's on Offer?

• £18.00 per hour.
• Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Occasional weekend and call-out opportunities.
• Temporary-to-permanent employment opportunity.
• Opportunity to work with specialist vehicles and equipment.
• Potential for enhanced pay for candidates with additional operational skills.
• Long-term career opportunities within an established environmental and industrial services business.

Interested?

We are looking to recruit three drivers, with opportunities available for both Class 1 and Class 2 licence holders.