HGV Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Ansty CP; On-site; GBP 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Competitive pay

Immediate starts

Supportive team

Long-term work

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for ongoing work around Coventry. The role involves local or distance deliveries to large stores in retail parks, with 2–3 drops per run and some unloading.

Start times vary from 03:30–06:00 hours or 12:00–15:00 hours. A small amount of handball is required and weekend work is essential; you will also complete paperwork and vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• Valid CPC and Digi Card.
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience.
• Previous RDC work experience desirable.
• Comfortable with paperwork.
• OK to complete full assessment including theory, practical & Drug and alcohol test upon arrival

Responsibilities

• Local or Distance bay deliveries to large stores on retail parks.
• 2 to 3 drops or collections on a daily basis.
• Start times on days between 03:30hrs to 06:00hrs and start times on afternoons between 12:00hrs & 15:00hrs.
• Small amount of handball needed but minimal
• Regular shift pattern on Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday but a weekend day is essential to the work pattern
• Ensuring timely and professional deliveries to customers
• Completing all relevant paperwork and vehicle checks

Skills

HGV experience

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Coventry

£18.52 to £29.49 per hour based on Overtime and shift pattern.

Pertemps are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading retail company based in the Coventry area.

This is an ongoing role delivering to shops generally on retail parks on a regular shift pattern. The work would include minimal handball however some unloading at the shops will be necessary and would be 2 to 3 drops on average. Based in a box vehicle unit.

The Role:

• Local or Distance bay deliveries to large stores on retail parks
• 2 to 3 drops or collections on a daily basis
• Start times on days between 03:30hrs to 06:00hrs and start times on afternoons between 12:00hrs & 15:00hrs.
• Small amount of handball needed but minimal
• Regular shift pattern on Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday but a weekend day is essential to the work pattern
• Ensuring timely and professional deliveries to customers
• Completing all relevant paperwork and vehicle checks

Pay Rates:

• £18.52 per hour on Days
• £19.66 per hour on Afternoons
• Overtime premiums and weekend rates between £27.78 and £29.49 per hour with all work done after eight hours per shift

Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Valid CPC and Digi Card
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience required
• Previous RDC work experience desirable
• Comfortable with paperwork
• Ok to complete full assessment including theory, practical & Drug and alcohol test upon arrivcal
• Good customer service skills and reliability

What We Offer:

• Ongoing work available
• Competitive pay rates
• Immediate starts
• Supportive transport team
• Opportunity for long-term work