HGV Class 1 Driver

People Solutions

Stake Hill

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking
On-site canteen & vending
Weekly pay
Competitive hourly rates
Supportive environment

Job summary

People Solutions is recruiting an HGV Class 1 Driver for a client in Middleton, Manchester on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role suits applicants with LGV Class 1 experience and offers a professional working environment.

Expect competitive hourly rates, regular weekly pay, and consistent, ongoing work with on-site parking and canteen facilities. Training and induction are provided on site to support a smooth start and ongoing performance.

Qualifications

  • UK Category CE driving licence
  • Driver CPC qualification
  • Digital Tachograph Card required
  • Minimum 2 years CE driving experience
  • No more than six penalty points
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Professional, reliable and safety-conscious approach

Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently operate Category CE vehicles
  • Deliver products to store locations with 1–2 drops per shift and trailer swap at day end
  • Ensure loads are secured before departure
  • Carry out pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Report vehicle defects promptly
  • Complete deliveries timely and professionally
  • Communicate delays or issues to transport office
  • Comply with Driver Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive
  • Complete all required paperwork and electronic records

Skills

Driving licence CE (UK)
Driver CPC
Tachograph card
2+ years CE experience
Clean licence (≤6 points)
Communication skills
Safety-conscious approach

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Middleton, Manchester

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Middleton, Manchester on a full-time ongoing basis.

This is an excellent opportunity offering competitive rates of pay, consistent work, and a professional working environment.

This would suit applicants who have worked as an LGV Class 1 Driver / Category CE Driver.

Rates of Pay
  • £20.06 per hour
  • Overtime after 48 hours paid at x1.5
Shift Pattern
  • Monday to Sunday (any 5 out of 7 with every Saturday off plus 2nd day rolling weekly)
  • Start times between 04:00am and 06:00am
Benefits

Your benefits as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Consistent ongoing work
  • Free on-site parking
  • On-site canteen and vending facilities
  • Supportive and professional working environment
Day-to-Day Duties

Your duties as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:

  • Safely and efficiently operating Category CE vehicles
  • Delivering products to store locations – only 1-2 drops per shift with trailer swap at the end of the day
  • Ensuring all loads are safely secured before departure
  • Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Reporting vehicle defects or issues promptly
  • Completing deliveries in a timely and professional manner
  • Communicating effectively with the transport office regarding delays or issues
  • Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and UK road traffic legislation
  • Completing all required paperwork and electronic records accurately
Essential Skills

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

  • A valid UK Category CE Driving Licence
  • A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
  • A valid Digital Tachograph Card
  • A minimum of two years Category CE driving experience preferred
  • No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no IN10, DR10 or DD10 endorsements)
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • A professional, reliable, and safety-conscious approach to work
Training
  • Paid on site induction
  • Full industry-related training (assessment)
  • Ongoing support throughout your assignment
  • Additional training and support provided where required
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