HGV Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) in Ipswich, offering flexible full-time and part-time shifts. Drivers will collaborate with teams to deliver trailers efficiently. Requirements include a valid Class 1 driving licence, at least 12 months driving experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay rates vary from £19.15 to £34.23 per hour depending on shifts and overtime. An on-site induction is required before starting work.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.
• 12 months of proven experience driving relevant vehicles.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Drive to collect trailers, deliver to hubs, and return to depot.
• Collaborate with the team for efficient operations.
• Attend on-site induction before the first shift.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Job description

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

Shifts

• Full time
• Part time / AD-HOC
• Weekends

Hours

Afters / Nights

Pay Rate

Monday to Friday- £19.15ph PAYE

Saturday- £24.52ph PAYE

Over time (anything over 8 hours) Monday to Saturday- £27.25ph PAYE

Sunday- £27.25ph PAYE- Flat rate

Bank Holidays- £34.23ph PAYE

Location

Ipswich, IP5

Job Type

Ongoing

The role

Trucking only

Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.

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 12 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.

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