HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Carlisle; Longtown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Carlisle are recruiting for multiple HGV Class 1 Driver (CAT CE) positions in the Carlisle area. This is a multi drop palletised delivery role or trunking, with days and nights shifts available and long-term on-going work.

The client offers PAYE ADV rates of £16.75-£22.25 per hour, with new passes accepted and opportunities for temp-perm after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digi Card required.
• New Passes accepted.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Palletised multi-drop deliveries or trunking as required.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately and on time.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and driving time directives.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Maintain professional conduct with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Palletised deliveries

Trunking

Education

Valid Class 1 licence, CPC, Digi Card

New Passes accepted

No more than 6 penalty points on licence

Job description

Driver Hire Carlisle are currently recruiting for multiple HGV Class 1 Driver (CAT CE) for our well known and established client in the Carlisle area. This is a multi drop palletised delivery role or trunking. The client is offering long-term on-going work and ADHOC shifts with the possibility of temp-perm after 12 weeks. Days and Nights shifts available . NEW PASSESS ACCEPTED

What We Offer a HGV Class 1 Driver :

• £16.75-22.25 PAYE ADV
• Shifts run across Monday-Friday
• Average 10-12 hour shifts
• Day Shift from 08:00am start
• Night Shift from 18:00pm start
• Ongoing and AD HOC and Temp-Perm shifts available
• New Passess accepted

Key Responsibilities for a HGV Class 1Driver :

• Palletised multi drop role
• Trunking
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork in line with company and legal requirement
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, transport regulations, and working time directives
• Represent the company professionally at all times

Experience & Qualifications for a HGV Class 1 Driver:

• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC, and Digi Card
• New Passes accepted
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across the UK. 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.

We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (2025)

• 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire - joint highest ever! - 92% said they were Proud or Very Proud (highest ever), of which 66% scored Very Proud (highest ever)
• 96% of candidates rated the level of respect & service received from their local office as Excellent or Good
• 91% of candidates scored 8/10 or more when asked if they'd recommend working for Driver Hire - a new record! - (70% scored 10/10 - also a new record!)
• Top reason candidates choose to work with us - Variety of work (32%), followed by Independence (25%) and Friendly/welcoming place to work (21%)