HGV Class 1 Driver

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium hotel accommodation

Daily meals provided

Relocation bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment is seeking professional HGV Class 1 drivers for a high-earning 6 to 10-week temporary contract with an immediate start. The work is trunking between UK depots and requires clean driving records and compliance with drivers' hours regulations.

You will enjoy premium hotel accommodation paid for the duration, daily breakfast and a main meal, a £15 daily subsistence, a £240 weekly relocation bonus and mileage reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Clean driving record; up to 6 minor points considered.
• Willingness to relocate temporarily and work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Trunking operations between designated depots.
• Adhere to timetables and maintain network efficiency.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Comply with EU Drivers' Hours and tachograph regulations.
• Minimise manual handling; focus on depot-to-depot transfers.

Skills

HGV driving

Time management

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (Trunking)

Free Accommodation, Meals and Relocation bonus

Locations: Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes, & Bristol (Inter-depot routes)
Position Type: Temporary Contract (6 to 10 weeks) - Immediate Start
Hourly Rate: £21.44 to £25.32 per hour + accrued holiday pay
Financial Incentives: Fully paid hotel accommodation + breakfast & 1 meal daily + £15/day subsistence + £240/week relocation bonus + mileage expenses

Job Overview

We are seeking professional and reliable HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for a high-earning 6 to 10-week temporary contract to support our core mail and parcel distribution network.

The role is focused on clean, efficient depot-to-depot trunking work between major hubs in the Stoke, Milton Keynes, and Bristol areas. This position involves minimal physical handling of freight. To fully support you during this short-term deployment, premium hotel accommodation (including daily breakfast and an additional meal), a daily subsistence allowance, travel mileage coverage, and a substantial weekly relocation bonus are provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Trunking Operations: Safely transport mail and parcels from one designated sorting depot to another.
• Timetable Adherence: Complete scheduled hub-to-hub drop-offs on time to maintain network efficiency.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting defects immediately.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strictly adhere to EU Drivers' Hours, working time directives, and tachograph regulations.
• Minimal Manual Handling: The role is primarily drop-and-swap or depot-assisted offloading.

Candidate Requirements

• Licence: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Cards: Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Driving Record: Clean licence preferred (up to 6 minor points considered; no active DR, DD, or IN endorsements).
• Flexibility: Willingness to relocate temporarily to provided accommodation and work flexible shift patterns (including day, night, and weekend shifts).

What We Offer & Compensation Details

• Premium Base Pay: Competitive hourly rates between £21.44 and £25.32 per hour, plus accrued holiday pay.
• Accommodation: Premium hotel accommodation fully funded for the duration of the contract.
• Hotel Catering: Complimentary breakfast and one main meal provided daily at the hotel.
• Daily Subsistence: £15.00 per day allowance to cover additional food and living expenses.
• Completion Bonus: A relocation payment of £240.00 per week, accumulated and paid out as a combined lump sum at the end of the project.
• Travel Mileage: Mileage paid from home address (within United Kingdom only) to and from the allocated hotel at the start and end of assignment at 45 pence per mile (1 return trip paid in total).