HGV Class 1 Driver

People Solutions; Stake Hill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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