HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Trading Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Wakefield, part of Driver Hire Nationwide, is recruiting Class 1 HGV drivers for full-time roles across Wakefield and surrounding areas. Operate Class 1 vehicles, complete trunking, deliveries, and paperwork with accuracy.

Shifts include days and nights with paid hourly rates of £18.00 (days) and £19.50 (nights); maintain high safety standards and professionally represent the company in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence with CPC and Tachograph card.
• Previous experience as a Class 1 driver is welcomed but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with strong safety and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 1 HGV vehicles to transport goods across the UK.
• Perform trunking, caged deliveries, and deliveries with paperwork accuracy.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and conduct routine checks.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with clients and the public.

Skills

Class 1 HGV driving

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to safety and compliance

Job description

Driver Hire Wakefield 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 Wakefield and surrounding areas. 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.Operating Class 1 HGV vehicles to transport goods to various locations across the UKClass 1 Trunking workCompleting caged deliveriesMaintaining a high standard of vehicle cleanliness and conducting routine checksCompleting delivery paperwork and ensuring accuracy of recordsRepresenting the company with a professional attitude when interacting with clients and the public

Class 1 licenceValid CPC and Tacho CardPrevious experience as a Class 1 HGV driver (however, not essential)Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlinesStrong attention to detail, especially in relation to safety and compliance

Ongoing full-time positions availableDriver Hire Wakefield is part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics industry97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire (December 2022 satisfaction survey)97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/GoodNearly two thirds (67%) said they would definitely recommend working for Driver Hire

• - Shift Pattern: Full time, days and nights available
• - Hourly Rate: £18.00 per hour (Days) – £1000 per week
• - £19.50 per hour (Nights) – £1200 per week
• - Tramping also availableTPBN1_UKTJ