HGV Class 1 Driver

HG Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8-hour minimum shift

10-hour shifts average

Fixed days

Pension scheme

Ongoing work security

Onsite training & CPC upskilling

Mental health support

24/7 support

Job summary

HG Recruitment is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for shifts in Southeast London. Earn £21.61–£26.82 per hour with a minimum 55-hour week and overtime opportunities. You will deliver to convenience stores, maintain loads securely and provide excellent customer service.

Benefits include fixed days, ongoing work, pension, training, and 24/7 support. Candidate must hold a Class 1 licence with minimal penalty points and current tachograph/CDR credentials.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 licence with minimum 6 months experience.
• No more than six points for minor endorsements.
• Digital Tachograph and Driver Qualification Card (DQC) required.
• Strong understanding of Driver’s Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Excellent geographical knowledge and customer-facing awareness.
• Customer-focused attitude and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices for self and others.
• Secure trailer loads to prevent damage.
• Provide excellent customer service and own customer issues on delivery.
• Report vehicle defects to Transport Office.
• Maintain good communication and reliable timekeeping.
• Demonstrate enthusiastic, reliable attitude towards service.
• Be able to work unsupervised when required.

Skills

HGV licence

No more than 6 points

Digital tachograph

Driver Qualification Card

Hours directive knowledge

Customer focus

Job description

HGV Drivers – Class 1 | Charlton in Southeast London | Minimum of 5 shifts available weekly - T&C's apply

RATE OF PAY: £21.61 - £26.82 per hour based on shift times

We are recruiting for HGV Class 1 Driver for our client.The role involves Convenience store delivery work. Enjoy competitive pay rates and plenty of overtime

****Estimated minimum weekly pay based on 55 hours 1,140.70****

****Expected minimum annual earnings 59,316.40****

Duties

• Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Always provide excellent customer service and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
• Be aware of any vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
• Be a good timekeeper and be able to work unsupervised
• Possess an Enthusiastic and reliable attitude towards delivering first class customer service
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work

Benefits

• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
• Planned Average 10 hours shift
• Ongoing fixed days of work available
• Consistent regular ongoing work and job security
• Pension scheme
• Supportive, customer-focused team
• Supportive Free onsite training, Driver trainers support, inc upskilling, CPC, And ongoing periodic training
• Mentor and Mental health first aider available.
• Manned 24/7 availability

Requirements

• Full HGV CLASS 1 licence - minimum 6 months experience
• No more than six points for minor endorsements
• Digital Tacho and Driver Qualification Cards
• Strong understanding of Driver’s Hours, regulations, and Working Time Directive
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Customer-focused attitude

About HG Recruitment

Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong, well-established reputation. Offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process, our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it.

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