HGV Class 1 Driver

TRCGroup; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift scheduling

Weekly pay at competitive rates

Modern vehicles

Supportive operations team

Job summary

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

Shifts run across Monday to Sunday with full-time or part-time options and start times between 12:00pm and 21:00pm, all paid at night rates. You will perform depot pulls, deliveries to hubs, loading/unloading, and occasional trailer swaps, with tacho card download before starting.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E).
• Minimum 6 months proven experience driving HGV Class 1.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no infringements in last 3 months.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexible scheduling

Safety-minded

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Stoke-On-Trent 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: Stoke-On-Trent

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.