HGV Class 1 Driver

SRG Recruitment Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Ad-hoc shifts

Long-term opportunities

Night/weekend work

Minimum 8 hours per shift

Night out £30

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd in Chertsey is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV driver for film set work. You will transport production equipment to various set locations, coordinating with production crews and on-site teams. PM, night shifts, with 24/7 operation and flexible schedules.

We offer immediate starts, ad-hoc or 4/5 shifts per week, and regular driving opportunities. Pay rates are £23 per hour Umbrella for weekdays and £27 per hour Umbrella on Sundays, with PAYE rates available.

Qualifications

• Full C+E / HGV Class 1 licence and minimum 6 months' experience.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Previous Class 1 / HGV driving experience required.
• Understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD).
• No DD, DR, CD, DG or IN endorsement codes.
• Good knowledge of road network and confident driving Class 1 vehicles.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Safe, responsible and professional HGV driving approach.
• Transporting film production equipment to film set locations.
• Loading, transporting and delivering equipment safely.
• Working closely with film production crews and site teams.
• Excellent customer service when speaking with customers and production staff.
• Ability to follow delivery instructions and adapt to changing schedules.
• Flexible approach to working hours due to 24/7 operations.
• Willingness to carry out vehicle checks and report defects.

Responsibilities

• Transport film production equipment to film set locations.
• Load and unload equipment safely.
• Work closely with production crews and site teams.
• Maintain professional conduct when interacting with customers.
• Follow delivery instructions and adapt to shifting schedules.
• Operate within 24/7 shift patterns including evenings and nights.
• Carry out pre- and post-shift vehicle checks.

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

Driver CPC & Tachograph

Driving experience

Hours & WTD knowledge

Endorsements checks

Road network knowledge

English language

Professional driving

Transport to film sets

Load equipment safely

Crew collaboration

Customer service

Delivery instructions

Flexible hours

Vehicle checks

Education

No specific degree required

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 securely
• Working 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.