HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the Wigan area is looking for multiple HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join their team. The role involves trunking trailers for major parcel companies, offering flexible shifts and the opportunity for permanent employment. With a focus on professionalism and safety, successful candidates will enjoy stability with guaranteed monthly bookings and incentives.

Benefits

Flexibility to provide your own availability

Weekly pay, paid every Friday

Driver of the month prize draws

Free parking on-site

Opportunity for permanent contract

Monthly incentives for dedicated drivers

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and efficiently on long-haul runs.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Proven experience driving relevant vehicle; assessments available.

Responsibilities

• Trunking trailers for major parcel companies.
• Covering routes predominantly from Northwest to Nuneaton/Rugby.
• Maintaining professionalism during interactions with customers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliability

Independence

Education

Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E)

Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card

Job description

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

Hours: Shifts across a 24-hour operation, Monday to Sunday (choose your own start windows). 11-hour shifts on average.

Pay Rates (2 payment options):

• PAYE: £155 per day midweek, £173 per day on weekends

• Rolled up:£170 per day midweek, £190 per day on weekends

Location:Wigan, WA5.

Job Type: Ongoing with an opportunity for permanent for the right candidate.

The role:

• As part of a 24/7 operation, you’ll be trunking trailers for major parcel companies.

• Covering routes predominantly from the Northwest to Nuneaton/Rugby and Dundee etc.

• Flexible start times with month-in-advance bookings.

• Average 11-hour shifts.

• Ongoing work with the opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.

• Maintain professionalism and excellent customer service during interactions with customers.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines at all times.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).

• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

• Proven experience driving the relevant vehicle (assessments available for those with limited/no experience).

• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your driving licence (minor offences only).

• Ability to work independently and efficiently on long-haul runs.

• Reliable, professional, and committed to high safety standards

• Full understanding of WTD legislation.

• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

• Flexibility to provide your own availability and shift preferences.

• Working for a well-known, established transport company.

• Guaranteed bookings arranged a month in advance offering stability.

• Driver of the month prize draws with opportunities to win gift vouchers of your choosing.

• Free parking on-site.

• Opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidates.

• Weekly pay, paid every Friday.

• Monthly incentives offered to dedicated drivers.

For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!