HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Long-term ongoing work

ADHOC shifts

Job summary

Driver Hire Carlisle are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver (CAT CE) for our well known client in the Carlisle area. This is mostly a trunking role, but may include some general haulage.

With multiple start times available for mornings, afternoons and nights our client offers complete flexibility for driver start times. The client is offering long-term on-going work and ADHOC shifts What We Offer: average 12 hour shifts with days, afternoons and night options.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digi Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
• Willingness to work flexible start times and shifts.

Responsibilities

• General haulage across the UK with 1–5 drops per shift.
• Accurate completion of delivery paperwork to rules.
• Adhere to health, safety and transport regulations.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Paperwork accuracy

Flexible shifts

Education

Class 1 Licence (CPC)

Digi Card

Job description

Driver Hire Carlisle are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver (CAT CE) for our well known and established client in the Carlisle area. This is mostly a trunking role, but may include some general haulage. With multiple start times available for mornings, afternoons and nights our client offers complete flexibility for driver start times. The client is offering long-term on-going work and ADHOC shifts

What We Offer a HGV Class 1 Driver :

• Assessment required
• Average 12 hour shifts
• Days , Afternoon and Night shifts available
• Ongoing and AD HOC Shifts available, complete flexibility..!!

Key Responsibilities for a HGV Class 1Driver :

• General Haulage across the UK with 1-5 drops per shift
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork in line with company and legal requirement
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, transport regulations, and working time directives
• Represent the company professionally at all times

Experience & Qualifications for a HGV Class 1 Driver :

• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC, and Digi Card
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence

“Thanks for reading, I look forward to hearing from you” Jemma

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across the UK. But it’s more than just a job with us — we treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (2025)

• 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire – joint highest ever! – 92% said they were “Proud” or “Very Proud” (highest ever), of which 66% scored “Very Proud” (highest ever)
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