HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire; Corby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire seeks a skilled HGV Driver for transporting goods in the Corby area. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, a permanent salary of £43,000 with bonus opportunities, and significant employee benefits, including a friendly work environment and respect for professional drivers.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company credit card for night out expenses

Sick pay

Company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Class 1 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points.
• Physically fit for handball deliveries.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods safely and efficiently across various routes.
• Cover palletised and handball deliveries and collections.
• Handle Class 2 deliveries when required.

Skills

Communication

Physical Fitness

Knowledge of UK Road Network

Safety-first Mindset

Education

Valid C+E License (Class 1)

CPC Card (preferably up to date)

Tools

DigiCard

Job description

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Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Peterborough

Rate of pay:

£17.93ph PAYE Advanced (including holiday pay)

Type of role: Temp to Perm

Days required & shift pattern:

Monday – Friday

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

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 quickly on your feet. You will be expected to cover palletised and handball deliveries and collections, including Class 2 deliveries when required.

You will be allocated your own vehicle from a new fleet.

Requirements include:

• Valid C+E license (Class 1)
• Minimum two years of 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 for handball deliveries
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network
• 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 offer regular, ongoing, and varied work across Northamptonshire. We treat you as a professional and provide a friendly work environment. In our latest satisfaction survey (December 2024), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the respect received as Excellent/Good, and 90% would definitely recommend working with us.