HGV Class 1 Driver

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment; Manchester; In loco; GBP 61.434.000 - 72.553.000; Tempo pieno

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Premium hotel accommodation

Hotel catering: breakfast & one main/2

Daily subsistence £15/day

£240/week relocation bonus

Mileage 45p/mile

Descrizione del lavoro

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment is seeking professional HGV Class 1 drivers for a 6 to 10-week temporary trunking contract across Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes and Bristol. Role focuses on depot-to-depot trunking with minimal manual handling and involves flexible shifts and relocation to hotel accommodation.

Premium hotel accommodation, daily meals, £15 per day subsistence, and £240/week relocation bonus accompany a competitive hourly rate and mileage reimbursement for UK travel.

Competenze

• Must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card are required.
• Clean driving record (up to 6 minor points; no DR/DD/IN endorsements).
• Willingness to relocate temporarily to provided accommodation and work flexible shifts (day, night, weekends).

Mansioni

• Trunking operations: safely transport mail and parcels between depots.
• Timetable adherence: complete scheduled hub-to-hub drop-offs on time.
• Vehicle maintenance: perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Regulatory compliance: adhere to EU Driver hours, working time directives and tachograph rules.
• Minimal manual handling: primarily drop-and-swap or depot-assisted offloading.

Conoscenze

Flexibility

Willing to relocate

Safety oriented

Formazione

UK HGV Class 1 Licence (Category C+E)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (Trunking)

Free Accommodation, Meals and Relocation bonus

Locations: Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes, & Bristol (Inter-depot routes)
Position Type: Temporary Contract (6 to 10 weeks) - Immediate Start
Hourly Rate: £21.44 to £25.32 per hour + accrued holiday pay
Financial Incentives: Fully paid hotel accommodation + breakfast & 1 meal daily + £15/day subsistence + £240/week relocation bonus + mileage expenses

Job Overview

We are seeking professional and reliable HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for a high-earning 6 to 10-week temporary contract to support our core mail and parcel distribution network.

The role is focused on clean, efficient depot-to-depot trunking work between major hubs in the Stoke, Milton Keynes, and Bristol areas. This position involves minimal physical handling of freight. To fully support you during this short-term deployment, premium hotel accommodation (including daily breakfast and an additional meal), a daily subsistence allowance, travel mileage coverage, and a substantial weekly relocation bonus are provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Trunking Operations: Safely transport mail and parcels from one designated sorting depot to another.
• Timetable Adherence: Complete scheduled hub-to-hub drop-offs on time to maintain network efficiency.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting defects immediately.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strictly adhere to EU Drivers' Hours, working time directives, and tachograph regulations.
• Minimal Manual Handling: The role is primarily drop-and-swap or depot-assisted offloading.

Candidate Requirements

• Licence: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Cards: Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Driving Record: Clean licence preferred (up to 6 minor points considered; no active DR, DD, or IN endorsements).
• Flexibility: Willingness to relocate temporarily to provided accommodation and work flexible shift patterns (including day, night, and weekend shifts).

What We Offer & Compensation Details

• Premium Base Pay: Competitive hourly rates between £21.44 and £25.32 per hour, plus accrued holiday pay.
• Accommodation: Premium hotel accommodation fully funded for the duration of the contract.
• Hotel Catering: Complimentary breakfast and one main meal provided daily at the hotel.
• Daily Subsistence: £15.00 per day allowance to cover additional food and living expenses.
• Completion Bonus: A relocation payment of £240.00 per week, accumulated and paid out as a combined lump sum at the end of the project.
• Travel Mileage: Mileage paid from home address (within United Kingdom only) to and from the allocated hotel at the start and end of assignment at 45 pence per mile (1 return trip paid in total).