HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift scheduling

Weekly pay

Well-maintained vehicles

Supportive operations team

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are recruiting on behalf of our client in the Nottingham area for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E). Shifts run Mon-Sun, full-time or part-time, with start times from 12:00 to 21:00 and night-rate pay. Roles involve depot pulls, customer pickups, hub deliveries, and site loading/unloading.

Travel to local sites for tacho card download may be required. Pay rates start at £18.15–£19.15/h midweek, higher for overtime and weekends, with bank holidays elevated.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E).
• At least 6 months proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• DCPC and Digital Tachograph card valid.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexible to work shifts Mon-Sun, 12:00–21:00 start and night rate.
• Good communication and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.

Skills

Class 1 licence (C+E)

6+ months HGV experience

Tachograph & DCPC familiarity

Excellent communication

Safety mindset

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Nottingham area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)

Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)

Pay Rate:

• Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Ongoing

The role:

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

• Flexible shift scheduling
• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
• Well-maintained, modern vehicles
• Supportive operations team