HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Doncaster & Barnsley; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport logistics provider is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for an ongoing role based in Rotherham. Responsibilities include safe delivery operations across the UK, adhering to traffic regulations, and completing accurate vehicle checks. Candidates must have a valid HGV Class 1 licence and prior driving experience. Competitive pay of £17.37 per hour with potential for additional night allowances and a friendly working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Current CPC and Tacho Card are mandatory.
• Experience in Class 1 driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 vehicle and comply with traffic laws.
• Complete deliveries and collections on time.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and digital logs.

Skills

Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence

Current CPC

Tacho Card

Previous Class 1 driving experience

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Rotherham

Shift Pattern: Full time, Mon- Fri (potential nights out - includes £25 night out allowance)

Salary: £17.37ph

Start Date: As soon as possible - ongoing role

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for an ongoing position based in Rotherham. You will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery across the UK, working with well‑maintained vehicles and supported by a friendly operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 vehicle, ensuring compliance with all road traffic laws and regulations
• Complete deliveries and collections on time while maintaining high standards of professionalism
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Maintain accurate paperwork and digital logs
• Potential nights out

What we are looking for

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Current CPC
• Tacho Card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire Doncaster is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Doncaster & Barnsley and surrounding areas 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 (December 2022), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (67%) said they would definitely recommend working for us.