HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a leading client in Reading. The role offers competitive pay rates, with shifts available from Monday to Sunday, including nights and weekends. Drivers must hold a valid Class 1 licence, have at least 12 months of relevant experience, and come with a strong safety-first mindset. The position involves transporting trailers to and from various local sites, requiring flexibility and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category CE).
• At least 12 months of proven experience driving HGV.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Engage in customer work, collecting and delivering trailers.
• Collaborate with the team for efficient operations.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Skills

Proven experience driving HGV Class 1

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.

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.

We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT CE) to join the team.

Shifts : Shifts across Monday to Sunday

• 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 : Reading, RG2 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 CE).

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 to 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.