Hgv Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Bond; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Regular shift patterns

Immediate starts

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a leading retailer in Coventry. This ongoing role involves delivering to large stores, with two to three drops per shift and some unloading. A box vehicle is used and handball is minimal.

Regular weekend shifts; early mornings or afternoons available. Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, with at least six months’ experience. Assessments and drug/alcohol tests apply.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• At least six months’ Class 1 driving experience.
• Willing to complete assessments including drug and alcohol tests.
• Reliable with good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Completing local or distance bay deliveries to large retail stores.
• Making an average of two to three drops or collections per shift.
• Unloading goods when required, with minimal handball.
• Delivering goods safely, promptly and professionally and completing paperwork.

Skills

HGV class 1 driving

Safety conscious

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

£18.52 – £29.49 per hour | Ongoing work | Regular shift pattern

Pertemps is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading retail company based in Coventry.

This is an ongoing role delivering to large stores, primarily located on retail parks. You will typically complete two to three drops or collections per shift, driving a box vehicle. Some unloading will be required, although handball is minimal.

Shift Pattern

• Tuesday to Saturday
• Sunday to Thursday

Working one weekend day is essential.

Typical start times:

• Days: between 03:30am and 06:00am
• Afternoons: between 12:00pm and 15:00pm

Pay Rates

• Days: £18.52 per hour
• Afternoons: £19.66 per hour
• Overtime and weekend rates: £27.78–£29.49 per hour
• Overtime rates apply after eight hours worked per shift

Your Responsibilities

• Completing local or distance bay deliveries to large retail stores
• Making an average of two to three drops or collections per shift
• Unloading goods when required, with minimal handball
• Delivering goods safely, promptly and professionally
• Completing vehicle checks and all relevant paperwork

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• At least six months’ Class 1 driving experience
• Previous RDC experience is desirable
• Comfortable completing relevant paperwork
• Willing to complete a full assessment, including theory and practical assessments and a drug and alcohol test
• Reliable, professional and able to provide good customer service

What We Offer

• Ongoing work
• Regular shift patterns
• Competitive standard, overtime and weekend rates
• Immediate starts
• Support from the transport team
• Opportunity for long-term work