HGV Class 1 Driver

SRG Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Ad-hoc shifts

Regular Class 1 driving opportunities

PM/night/weekend work

Night out pay £30

Film/TV industry experience

Job summary

SRG Recruitment is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for film set work in Reading. You will transport production equipment to various film locations, work with production crews and adhere to hours and safety standards.

Start times are PM or night shifts; the role is 24/7 flexible, with opportunities for ad-hoc or regular shifts. PAYE and Umbrella rates apply, with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Full C+E / HGV Class 1 / LGV1 licence with minimum 6 months' experience.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Previous Class 1 / HGV driving experience.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD).
• No DD, DR, CD, DG or IN endorsement codes.
• Good knowledge of the road network and confident driving Class 1 vehicles.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Safe, responsible and professional approach to HGV driving.
• Transporting film production equipment, materials and associated goods to various film set locations.
• Loading, transporting and delivering equipment safely and securely.
• Working closely with film production crews and site teams.
• Excellent customer service skills, as you will be speaking directly with customers and production staff.
• Ability to follow delivery instructions and work to changing schedules.
• Flexible approach to working hours due to the 24/7 nature of the business.
• Willingness to carry out vehicle checks and report any defects or issues.

Responsibilities

• Transport film production equipment safely to various set locations.
• Load, transport and deliver equipment securely.
• Work closely with film production crews and site teams.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and crew.
• Follow delivery instructions and adapt to changing schedules.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects.
• Work varied PM/night/weekend shifts.

Skills

HGV Class 1

Driver CPC

English

Customer service

Job description

CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER - FILM SET WORK - READING
SRG Recruitment are seeking professional LGV 1 / C+E / HGV Class 1 Drivers who are looking for a new and exciting challenge working for a well-established film set company based in Reading. This is a job out of the ordinary, offering the opportunity to work within the film and television industry and transport equipment used on some of the most popular productions around.
This is a varied Class 1 driving role where no two days are necessarily the same. You will be responsible for the safe and professional transportation of film production equipment, working closely with production crews and site teams. Due to the nature of the industry, excellent customer service, communication skills and a professional approach are essential.
Start times are generally PM or night shifts, however, the company operates 24/7, so drivers must be flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns, including evenings, nights and occasional weekends.
The role would suit an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E driver who is looking for regular driving work, enjoys a varied working environment and is confident working around customers, production crews and busy film set locations.
Requirements & Role

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  Full C+E / HGV Class 1 / LGV1 licence - minimum 6 months' experience
• 
  Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• 
  Previous Class 1 / HGV driving experience required
• 
  Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD)
• 
  No DD, DR, CD, DG or IN endorsement codes
• 
  Good knowledge of the road network and confident driving Class 1 vehicles
• 
  Good understanding of spoken and written English
• 
  Safe, responsible and professional approach to HGV driving
• 
  Transporting film production equipment, materials and associated goods to various film set locations
• 
  Loading, transporting and delivering equipment safely and securely
• 
  Working closely with film production crews and site teams
• 
  Excellent customer service skills, as you will be speaking directly with customers and production staff
• 
  Ability to follow delivery instructions and work to changing schedules
• 
  Flexible approach to working hours due to the 24/7 nature of the business
• 
  Willingness to carry out vehicle checks and report any defects or issues

In return, we can offer you:

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  Immediate starts available
• 
  Ad-hoc work or 4/5 shifts per week
• 
  Regular Class 1 / HGV driving opportunities
• 
  Varied PM, night and weekend work
• 
  Monday to Saturday - £23 per hour Umbrella
• 
  Sunday - £27 per hour Umbrella
• 
  PAYE rates available upon request
• 
  Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
• 
  £30 per night out
• 
  Opportunity to work within the film and television industry
• 
  Long-term opportunities for the right drivers

If you are an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E Driver looking for something different from your usual HGV driving role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.