HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift scheduling

Weekly pay

Well-maintained, modern vehicles

Supportive operations team

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are recruiting on behalf of our well known client in the Bicester area for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E). Shifts run across Mon-Sun with full time or part time options. Start times range 12:00–21:00 and pay varies by day, with uplift after 12 weeks.

Roles include depot pull, customer site work, loading/unloading assistance, and occasional trailer swaps. You will need 6+ months experience, DCPC, tachograph card, and a clean licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E).
• At least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Mon-Sun with start times 12:00–21:00 (night rate).
• Understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull and fill the back of a trailer at the depot and transport it to a hub.
• Take the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, deliver to hub, then return to the depot.
• Assist with loading/unloading at customer sites and in the depot.
• Perform drop and swap operations, tail lift use, and occasional uncoupling.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off tacho card download prior to the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Skills

Driving license

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Communication

Safety mindset

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Bicester area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)

Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)

Pay Rate:

• Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

Location: Bicester

Job Type: Ongoing

The role:

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

• Flexible shift scheduling
• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
• Well-maintained, modern vehicles
• Supportive operations team