HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Manchester; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assessment required

Average 12 hour shifts

Flexible start times

Job summary

Driver Hire Carlisle are recruiting an HGV Class 1 Driver (CAT CE) for our well known client in the Carlisle area. The role is mainly trunking with some general haulage and offers multiple start times for mornings, afternoons and nights, delivering complete flexibility.

Long-term ongoing work and ADHOC shifts are available. Key responsibilities include general haulage across the UK with 1-5 drops per shift, accurate delivery paperwork, adherence to health & safety and transport regulations, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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)

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