HGV Class 1 Container Driver – Walsall – £20ph

THE TODAY GROUP LTD; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

THE TODAY GROUP LTD is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 container driver for ongoing work in the Walsall area. You will conduct local container deliveries and collections using articulated vehicles and skeletal trailers, with no dock work required.

Shifts are typically Monday–Friday daytimes, starting early in the morning. Applicants must have an HGV Class 1 (C+E), Driver CPC and a valid Tachograph Card, plus prior container haulage experience and strong load-securement knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 license (Category C+E).
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous HGV Class 1 container haulage experience is essential.
• Knowledge of container twist locks and safe load securing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Local container haulage, deliveries and collections using articulated vehicles and skeletal trailers.
• No dock or port collections required; work in Walsall area.
• Complete delivery and collection paperwork accurately.
• Adhere to drivers hours and tachograph regulations.
• Provide good communication and customer service on site.

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Container haulage

Skeletal trailers

Container handling

Coupling

Uncoupling

Reversing

Load securing

Regulations (tachograph)

Delivery paperwork

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Independence

Shift flexibility

Job description

HGV Class 1 Container Driver – Walsall – £20ph

Drivers Today are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Container Drivers for long-term, ongoing work based in Aldridge, Walsall.

The position involves local container haulage, deliveries and collections using articulated vehicles and skeletal trailers. There are no dock or port collections, so a dock card is not required.

We offer £20.00 per hour PAYE including holiday pay or LTD, regular Monday-to-Friday day shifts, typically starting between 06:00 and 08:00, and weekly pay.

Approximately 50 hours per week are available, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced container drivers seeking consistent work and good earning potential.

Previous container haulage experience is essential.

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous HGV Class 1 container haulage experience is essential
• Experience operating skeletal trailers and transporting shipping containers
• Confidence with coupling, uncoupling, reversing and manoeuvring articulated vehicles
• Good understanding of container twist locks and safe load securing procedures
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
• Ability to complete delivery and collection paperwork accurately
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and follow transport instructions
• Availability for regular Monday-to-Friday day shifts
• No dock card required, as the work does not involve ports