HGV Class 1 Driver

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Monday to Friday

Immediate start

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Alfreton, Derbyshire team. The role offers weekday work with an immediate start and competitive pay, driving to multiple UK stores and some in-yard shunting.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1/C+E licence, CPC, tachograph card, and a clean driving record with up to six penalty points. On-site parking and a reliable weekday schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence with endorsements.
• Minimum one year’s proven experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver.
• Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Excellent driving standards, with a maximum of six penalty points.
• Confident using GPS and other route-planning systems.
• Able to work independently, follow instructions accurately, and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Driving to multiple stores across the UK.
• Some shunting in the yard.
• Representing the company professionally while working with customers, clients, and site teams.
• Keeping the vehicle clean, tidy, and compliant with company standards.
• Completing pre-shift vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly.
• Liaising with customers and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• No handball and no weekend working.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph

GPS navigation

Independent worker

Clean driving record

Tools

GPS

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver – Alfreton, Derbyshire

We are recruiting for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join a well-established company based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, just five minutes from Junction 28 of the M1. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, customer-focused driver looking for steady weekday work, competitive pay, and an immediate start.

Expected earnings:£4,000–£4,500 per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Being customer focused, reliable & knowledgeable.
• Driving to multiple stores across the UK.
• Some shunting in the yard.
• Representing the company professionally while working with customers, clients, and site teams.
• Keeping the vehicle clean, tidy, and compliant with company standards.
• Completing pre-shift vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly.
• Liaising with customers and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• No handball and no weekend working.

Skills and Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence with the appropriate endorsements.
• Minimum one year’s proven experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver.
• Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Excellent driving standards, with a maximum of six penalty points.
• Confident using GPS and other route-planning systems.
• Able to work independently, follow instructions accurately, and communicate professionally.

Applicants must be able to commit up to two nights out per week.

An immediate start is available.

Benefits

• Work for a well-established company.
• On-site parking available.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• No weekend working.
• Immediate start available.

Pay and Allowances

• Hourly pay: £15.46–£17.33, inclusive of holiday pay.
• Night-out allowance: £27.50 plus £15 evening meal allowance.