HGV Class 1 Driver

Workchain; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 8 hours paid per shift

Paid every Wednesday

Opportunity visibility to local employ

Job summary

Workchain in Sharnford is seeking a reliable HGV Class 1 Driver to work temporary night shifts. You will be responsible for safe, professional driving and compliance with road transport regulations from Sharnford.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and tachograph card, plus prior HGV driving experience. You will perform nightly deliveries and vehicle checks, ensuring paperwork is accurate and compliant with hours regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and road safety requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A careful and responsible approach to vehicle and load safety.

Responsibilities

• Driving an HGV Class 1 vehicle during night shifts.
• Completing scheduled deliveries and collections safely and on time.
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks before and after journeys.
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records.
• Following company procedures, transport legislation and drivers’ hours regulations.
• Reporting any vehicle, load or delivery issues promptly.
• Maintaining a professional approach when representing the business.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

CPC qualification

Tachograph card

Night driving

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Load safety

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Sharnford

Pay: £18 per hour

Job type: Temporary

Shift: Nights

About the company

The employer is a Leicestershire-based transport and commercial vehicle services business operating from Sharnford. Its activities include road transport, HGV and PSV MOT testing, and trailer and container hire, sales and storage. The business is offering a temporary opportunity for an experienced night driver.

The role

An opportunity is available for a reliable HGV Class 1 Driver to work temporary night shifts from Sharnford. You will be responsible for carrying out driving duties safely, professionally and in line with road transport regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Driving an HGV Class 1 vehicle during night shifts
• Completing scheduled deliveries and collections safely and on time
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks before and after journeys
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
• Following company procedures, transport legislation and drivers’ hours regulations
• Reporting any vehicle, load or delivery issues promptly
• Maintaining a professional approach when representing the business

Skills and qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card
• Previous HGV driving experience
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and road safety requirements
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A careful and responsible approach to vehicle and load safety

Benefits

• Minimum of 8 hours paid per shift
• Paid every Wednesday
• Opportunity visibility to local employers