HGV Class 1 Driver

People Solutions; Rocester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Training and development

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Employee Recognition

Job summary

People Solutions is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for trunking and shunting roles at East Midlands Gateway and Rocester. The role offers Monday–Friday work, morning or afternoon shifts, with permanent opportunities for suitable candidates.

Earn £17.08–£21.35 per hour, with weekly pay, overtime, and long-term prospects. Shifts include 04:00–06:00 start for mornings and 14:00–16:00 for afternoons, with modern equipment and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• UK Category C+E driving licence is essential.
• Driver CPC card required.
• Digital Tachograph card required.
• Minimum six months continuous HGV Class 1 experience.
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Category C+E vehicles.
• Complete 3–5 trunk runs per day when trunking.
• Move yard and depot-to-depot on shunting operations.
• Operate curtain-sider trailers and secure loads.
• Make timely deliveries to various destinations.
• Communicate effectively with transport team.
• Adhere to safety, hours, and road transport regulations.

Skills

Category C+E driving licence

Driver CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

HGV Class 1 experience

Penalty points limit

Job description

HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER - SHUNTING / TRUNKING - EAST MIDLANDS GATEWAY, DERBYSHIRE / ROCESTER, STAFFORDSHIRE

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our well-established client across two sites based at East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire and Rocester, Staffordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, consistent Monday to Friday work, a choice of morning or afternoon shifts and long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent position.

£17.08-£21.35 PER HOUR | MONDAY TO FRIDAY | AM & PM SHIFTS | SHUNTING OR TRUNKING ROLES | PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Shifts

• Monday to Friday
• AM and PM shifts available
• Morning start times between 04:00 and 06:00
• Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 16:00

Rates of Pay

• £17.08 per hour - 06:00 to 18:00
• £21.35 per hour - 18:00 to 06:00

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing long-term work
• No weekend working
• Excellent rates of pay
• Overtime available
• Modern 23-plate vehicles
• Training and development
• On-site canteen facilities
• Free secure on-site parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Shop discounts
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 33 days' holiday once permanent, aligned with factory shutdowns
• On-site Mental Health First Aiders
• Permanent positions available for suitable candidates

Day-to-Day Duties

• Safely operating Category C+E vehicles
• Completing three to five trunk runs per day when working on the trunking operation
• Completing yard and depot-to-depot movements when working on the shunting operation
• Operating curtain-sider trailers and securing loads correctly, including awkward loads
• Making timely deliveries to various destinations
• Communicating effectively with the transport team
• Adhering to company policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Ensuring full compliance with drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and relevant road transport legislation

Essential Skills

• A valid UK Category C+E driving licence
• A valid Driver CPC Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of six months' continuous HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements
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