HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire; Bournemouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Bournemouth and Salisbury are seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a flexible temporary position. The role involves safely delivering goods with a focus on adherence to traffic regulations, effective communication, and vehicle safety checks. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to join a leading driving agency in the UK with temp-to-perm options available.

Benefits

Free CPC training

Minimum of 8 hours daily pay

Temp-perm opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK Class 1 HGV driving licence.
• Must possess a valid CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Minimum of 6 months of recent commercial driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs to deliver goods.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company policies.
• Conduct vehicle inspections pre and post trips.
• Maintain delivery records and vehicle maintenance logs.

Skills

Safe operation of HGVs

Effective communication

Adherence to traffic laws

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

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Driver Hire Bournemouth and Salisbury are excited to now be offering a flexible temporary opportunity for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers with our client in Bournemouth.

As part of this role, you will be completing deliveries in an HGV Class 1 Vehicle. Unloading will be completed with a pallet truck or by the customer at the delivery site. The typical amount of drops is 6-7 and night shifts are usually a single drop at a pallet hub in the midlands.

Position: HGV Class 1 Driver

Days: Monday-Sunday (flexible)

Start time: 07:00 AM (night trunk shifts are also available, 18:00 start)

Location: Bournemouth

Pay Rate: £17.37 (basic) – £19.61 (nights) – £20.73 (weekends) – £25 night-out allowance (for tramping work). Quoted rate is for PAYE advance holiday pay.

As a HGV Driver you MUST have:

• a valid UK Class 1 HGV driving licence
• a valid CPC and digital tachograph card
• a minimum of 6 months of recent commercial experience
• your own transport to get to and from work
• no more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD or IN codes)

As a HGV Driver you will be responsible for:

• Safely operating HGVs to transport goods to various locations
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, colleagues, and customers
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and vehicle maintenance
• minimum of 8 hours daily pay
• free CPC training
• temp-perm opportunities

This position is commutable from Southampton, Andover, Salisbury and other areas close to Bournemouth.

Join the UK’s leading specialist Driving Agency in your location & surrounding areas with 96% of our drivers proud to work for Driver Hire!

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