HGV Class 1 Driver

People Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Potential permanent

Wellbeing programme

Paid classroom induction

Ongoing work

Job summary

People Solutions currently seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team in Brighouse. You will conduct trunk runs, operate Class 1 vehicles, and complete daily checks while upholding safety and regulatory compliance. Competitive pay and ongoing work are offered, with potential permanent placement for the right candidate.

The role requires a valid UK CE licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card, plus at least 12 months CE driving experience and clean license with limited penalty points.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category CE Licence
• Minimum of 12 months' experience driving Category CE vehicles
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points on your licence
• No major endorsement codes including IN, DR, DD, or TT
• Excellent communication and timekeeping skills
• A professional and reliable work ethic

Responsibilities

• Conducting trunk runs safely and efficiently
• Operating Class 1 vehicles in line with company procedures and road transport regulations
• Completing daily vehicle checks
• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean and well presented
• Safely loading and securing goods before departure
• Adhering to all health, safety, and compliance standards

Skills

CE Licence (Cat CE)

12+ months CE driving

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points ≤6

No major endorsements (IN/DR/DD/TT)

Excellent communication

Professional work ethic

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Brighouse

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established retail client. This is an excellent opportunity offering competitive rates of pay, ongoing work, and the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This role would suit candidates with previous experience as an LGV Class 1 Driver, Category C+E Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver.

Rates of Pay:

• Monday to Friday: £18.00 per hour (Days) | £19.50 per hour (Nights)
• Saturday: £19.50 per hour (Days) | £21.00 per hour (Nights)
• Sunday: £20.50 per hour (Days) | £22.00 per hour (Nights)

Shift Pattern:

• Sunday to Saturday operation
• Various day and night shifts available

Benefits:

Your benefits as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly rates
• On-site parking
• Ongoing work with the potential to become permanent
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Paid classroom induction

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:

• Conducting trunk runs safely and efficiently
• Operating Class 1 vehicles in line with company procedures and road transport regulations
• Completing daily vehicle checks
• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean and well presented
• Safely loading and securing goods before departure
• Adhering to all health, safety, and compliance standards

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

• Valid UK Category CE Licence
• Minimum of 12 months' experience driving Category CE vehicles
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points on your licence
• No major endorsement codes including IN, DR, DD, or TT
• Excellent communication and timekeeping skills
• A professional and reliable work ethic

Training:

• Successful completion of a driving assessment
• Two-day paid classroom induction
• Further training alongside a core driver following successful completion of the assessment and induction
• Ongoing industry-related training and support throughout your assignment
• Previous experience working for a retail haulier would be advantageous but is not essential