HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Northampton & Daventry; Corby; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver in Corby. You will transport goods safely across routes, manage a mix of palletised and handball deliveries, and cover Class 2 deliveries when necessary. Requirements include a valid Class 1 driving licence and excellent knowledge of the UK road network. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits such as holiday pay and a company pension.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension

Sick pay

Company credit card for night out expenses

Additional handball bonus

Qualifications

• Valid driving license, digicard, and CPC card (preferably up to date with training hours during current 5-year cycle).
• Must cover Class 2 deliveries when required.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods safely and efficiently across various routes from Corby to customer sites.
• Cover a variation of both palletised and handball deliveries and collections.
• Be allocated your own vehicle from a new fleet.

Skills

Valid C+E licence (Class 1)

Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points

Strong communication skills

Excellent knowledge of UK road network

Customer service focused

Physically fit to cover handball deliveries

Safety first mindset

Job description

Job title

HGV Class 1



Location

Corby



Commutable from

Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Peterborough



Rate of pay:

£17.93ph PAYE Advanced (including holiday pay)

£16.00ph PAYE accrued holiday



Type of role: Temp to Perm



Days required & shift pattern

Monday - Friday

Start time - 04:00 - 09:00



Salary when permanent

£43,000 per annum with additional handball bonus paid twice annually, nights out included in salary, but should a second night out be required within a week this is paid at an additional £26.20 per night.

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company credit card for night out expenses

48 hour working week

Sick pay

Company pension



Full description of the role

As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods safely and efficiently across various routes from Corby to customer sites. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to think fast on your feet whilst you'll be expected to cover a variation of both palletised and handball deliveries and collections. Will need to cover Class 2 deliveries when required.

New fleet of vehicles and you will be allocated your own vehicle



Skills / qualifications

Valid C+E licence (Class 1)

Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points

Valid driving license, digicard and CPC card (preferably up to date with training hours during current 5-year cycle)

Physically fit to cover handball deliveries

Excellent knowledge of UK road network

Strong communication skills

Customer service focused

Safety first mindset



Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire 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 (December 2024), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (90%) said they would definitely' recommend working for us.



Interested in applying?

Please email [e-mail] or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike

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