HGV Class 1 Driver

People Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Immediate starts

Temp-to-perm

Industry training

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client in Birmingham. The role offers excellent hourly rates, weekly pay, and a genuine temporary to permanent opportunity, with no dropped shifts.

Shifts are Monday to Friday with start times between 03:00 and 06:00. Duties include trunking routes, safe operation of CE vehicles, pre/post checks, and accurate paperwork. A CE licence, CPC, and Tachograph card are required, with at least two years CE experience.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category CE (HGV Class 1) licence.
• Driver CPC qualification card.
• Digital Tachograph card.
• Minimum two years CE driving experience.
• Limited penalty points (≤6) for minor offences.
• Knowledge of Driver Hours Regulations and WTD.

Responsibilities

• Complete depot-to-depot trunking routes and trailer swaps.
• Safely operate CE (HGV Class 1) vehicles.
• Conduct pre-use and post-use vehicle safety inspections.
• Ensure loads are secured and compliant with regulations.
• Maintain accurate transport paperwork and delivery docs.
• Communicate delays to transport office and deliver reliably.

Skills

Category CE Driving Licence

Driver CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

CE Driving Experience

English Proficiency

Safety-conscious

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Birmingham

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work with no dropped shifts, a genuine temporary to permanent opportunity, and the chance to join a reputable logistics operation with long-term career prospects.

This role would suit candidates with experience as an HGV Class 1 Driver, Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driver, CE Driver, C+E Driver, HGV Driver, Trunk Driver, RDC Driver, or Articulated Lorry Driver.

Shift Pattern

Days

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 03:00 - 06:00

Rates of Pay

Days

• £16.98 per hour (basic rate)
• £22.57 per hour after 48 hours worked

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work
• Genuine temporary to permanent opportunity
• No dropped shifts
• On-site canteen facilities
• Free on-site parking
• Immediate starts available
• Industry-related training and ongoing support

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Completing depot-to-depot trunking routes and trailer swaps
• Operating Category CE (HGV Class 1) vehicles safely and efficiently
• Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle safety inspections
• Ensuring all loads are secured safely and correctly before departure
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and UK road traffic legislation
• Maintaining accurate transport paperwork and delivery documentation
• Communicating effectively with the transport office regarding delays or operational issues
• Delivering a professional and reliable service at all times

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A valid UK Category CE (HGV Class 1) Driving Licence
• A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of two years' Category CE driving experience
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no major endorsement codes)
• Good knowledge of Driver Hours, Tachograph, and Working Time Regulations
• Good spoken and written English
• A reliable, professional, and safety-conscious approach to work

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience completing Class 1 trunking, RDC deliveries, trailer swaps, or general haulage work would be advantageous

Training Provided

• Driver assessment required prior to starting
• Industry-related trai