Hgv Class 1 Driver

Cad Services Plc; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 1,267,000 - 1,785,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Ad-hoc shifts 4/5 per week

Regular Class 1 driving opportunities

Night/weekend work

Job summary

SRG Recruitment are seeking professional LGV 1 / C+E / HGV Class 1 Drivers for a well-established film set company in Chertsey. You will transport film production equipment, work with production crews, and handle deliveries with a focus on safety and customer service.

Start times are PM or night shifts; the role requires flexibility for evenings, nights and possible weekends within a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Full C+E / HGV Class 1 licence with minimum 6 months driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card required.
• English language proficiency for spoken and written communication.
• Good knowledge of road network and hours rules (WTD).

Responsibilities

• Transporting film production equipment to various set locations.
• Loading, transporting and delivering equipment safely and securely.
• Working closely with production crews and site teams.
• Providing excellent customer service to customers and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Safety conscious

Education

Full C+E / HGV Class 1 / LGV1 licence

Valid Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER - FILM SET WORK - CHERTSEY SRG Recruitment are seeking professional LGV 1 / C+E / HGV Class 1 Drivers who are looking for a new and exciting challenge working for a well-established film set company based in Chertsey. This is a job out of the ordinary, offering the opportunity to work within the film and television industry and transport equipment used on some of the most popular productions around. This is a varied Class 1 driving role where no two days are necessarily the same. You will be responsible for the safe and professional transportation of film production equipment, working closely with production crews and site teams. Due to the nature of the industry, excellent customer service, communication skills and a professional approach are essential. Start times are generally PM or night shifts, however, the company operates 24/7, so drivers must be flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns, including evenings, nights and occasional weekends. The role would suit an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E driver who is looking for regular driving work, enjoys a varied working environment and is confident working around customers, production crews and busy film set locations.

Requirements & Role

• Full C+E / HGV Class 1 / LGV1 licence - minimum 6 months' experience
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Previous Class 1 / HGV driving experience required
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD)
• No DD, DR, CD, DG or IN endorsement codes
• Good knowledge of the road network and confident driving Class 1 vehicles
• Good understanding of spoken and written English
• Safe, responsible and professional approach to HGV driving
• Transporting film production equipment, materials and associated goods to various film set locations
• Loading, transporting and delivering equipment safely and securelyWorking closely with film production crews and site teams
• Excellent customer service skills, as you will be speaking directly with customers and production staff
• Ability to follow delivery instructions and work to changing schedules
• Flexible approach to working hours due to the 24/7 nature of the business
• Willingness to carry out vehicle checks and report any defects or issues

In return, we can offer you:

• Immediate starts available
• Ad-hoc work or 4/5 shifts per week
• Regular Class 1 / HGV driving opportunities
• Varied PM, night and weekend work
• Monday to Saturday - £23 per hour Umbrella
• Sunday - £27 per hour Umbrella
• PAYE rates available upon request
• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
• £30 per night out
• Opportunity to work within the film and television industry
• Long-term opportunities for the right drivers

If you are an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E Driver looking for something different from your usual HGV driving role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.