HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Birmingham East is seeking HGV Class 1 drivers for trunking, general haulage, and shunting. Start times vary with weekday shifts available and some weekends optional. The role emphasizes customer service and timely deliveries, with shifts commutable across Birmingham boroughs.

The advertised pay starts at £17.75 per hour with overtime opportunities. Applicants must hold a Cat-C+E licence, a full UK Class 1 entitlement for at least one year, and no more than six points on the licence.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required and good literacy.
• Full UK Driving licence with Class 1 entitlement held for at least 1 year.
• Cat-C+E licence required and no more than 6 points on licence.
• Minimum of one year Class 1 driver experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle safely and in accordance with traffic laws.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain contact with Branch Managers and report progress.
• Deal with customers politely and professionally.
• Comply with deadlines and keep punctual delivery schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Literacy

Deadline driven

Education

Cat-C+E driving licence

Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (min 1 year)

Minimum 1 year Class 1 experience

No more than 6 points

Job description

Every week, Driver Hire Birmingham East find consistent but flexible work for hundreds of drivers, across a variety of industries, ranging from general haulage, timber, pallet delivery and bakery products. We don’t require anyone to give up their weekends as work is Monday to Friday if requested. However, some weekends are available for those who want them.

There are a range of start times and shifts available to you, commutable for commercial drivers in Bickenhill, Marston Green, Shirley, Solihull, and Tyseley.

HGV Class 1 Driver work would typically involve trunking, general haulage and shunting work.

Attractive minimum rate of pay of £17.75 per hour (ADV) PLUS, regular overtime.

Our HGV Driver needs:

• Cat-C+E driving licence
• Minimum of one year class 1 driver experience
• No more than 6 points (No DD’s, DR’s, IN’s, TT’s)
• Excellent customer service skills and good literacy
• Full UK Driving licence with Class 1 entitlement held for a minimum of 1-year*
• Able to work to tight deadlines

*PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM ANYBODY WITH LESS THAN ONE YEAR’S ENTITLEMENT FOR THIS CLASS OF VEHICLE.

The duties of our Class 1 Driver include:

• Driving company vehicle responsibly and safely, obeying all traffic laws.
• Carrying out required daily vehicle checks to ensure procedural compliance.
• Maintaining regular contact with Branch Managers on daily progress.
• Completing paperwork accurately as instructed.
• Dealing with customers face to face in a polite and courteous manner.