HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Burton; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Advanced holiday pay with wages

Accrued holidays

Minimum 8hr shift guarantee

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Driver Hire Burton are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver to join our client in Burton. This is Monday to Friday day work with early starts, offering regular shifts and weekly pay.

The successful candidate will transport and deliver goods, perform daily safety checks, load and unload where required, and comply with Drivers Hours, Tachograph and CPC rules. A valid CPC, Digital Tachograph Card, FLT licence and 3+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Minimum 3 years' practical HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Valid FLT licence, ideally covering Reach truck and Counterbalance.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive the HGV Class 1 vehicle, carrying out daily walk round checks and reporting any defects.
• Load and unload goods safely, making sure everything is secured correctly before driving.
• Complete deliveries on time while following Drivers Hours, Tachograph and CPC requirements.
• Carrying out any other duties as instructed by the Operations Manager or any other member of the Company's management staff.

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Full UK driving licence

Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

FLT licence (Reach/Counters) preferred

Minimum 3 years' HGV Class 1 experience

Job description

HGV C+E Driver - Class 1

£16.50 to £18.49 per hour

Burton-on-Trent

Driver Hire Burton are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver to join our client in Burton.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable and professional driver looking for Monday to Friday day work, with shifts starting early in the morning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient transportation and delivery of goods and ensuring all loads are correctly secured. The role will also involve some loading and unloading using forklift trucks where required.

Position start date w/c 31.08.26

Key Responsibilities

• Safely drive the HGV Class 1 vehicle, carrying out daily walk round checks and reporting any defects.
• Load and unload goods safely, making sure everything is secured correctly before driving.
• Complete deliveries on time while following Drivers Hours, Tachograph and CPC requirements.
• Carrying out any other duties as instructed by the Operations Manager or any other member of the Company's management staff.

Pay Rate:

• £16.50 per hour + holidays accrued
• £18.49 per hour inclusive of holiday

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Minimum 3 years' practical HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Valid FLT licence, ideally covering Reach truck and Counterbalance.

Why Driver Hire Burton?

• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• Advanced holiday pay in with wages
• Accrued holidays
• Minimum 8hr shift guarantee
• A friendly and supportive team