HGV Class 1 Driver

H&G Recruitment Solutions; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular work

Job security

Pension scheme

Job summary

HG Recruitment is seeking HGV1 Drivers for our Wellingborough depot. Shifts are 5 out of 7 with start times between 06:00 and 15:00. The role offers an hourly rate of £18.37 with a £2.56 per hour night premium (18:00–06:00) and a £1.92 per hour weekend premium (Fri 22:00–Sun 22:00).

Responsibilities include delivering to supermarkets in cages, securing loads, and using delivery tech. The position requires a valid Class 1 Licence, DCPC, and Digi Card, with flexible start times, good English, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 Licence.
• Must hold a valid DCPC Card.
• Must hold a Digi Card.
• Must not have more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Own the safe and timely delivery of products to customers.
• Secure caged loads and transfer from depot to store.
• Operate point of delivery technology and complete checks/documentation.
• Carry out multi-drops within the depot region.
• Adhere to driving legislation and professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Reliability

Education

Class 1 Licence

DCPC Card

Digi Card

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Role

HGV1 Drivers | Wellingborough

Shift

Any 5 out of 7 with a start time between 06:00 - 15:00

Hourly pay rate

£18.37 p/h

£2.56 premium p/h for hours worked between 18:00-06:00

£1.92 premium p/h for hours worked between Friday 22:00-Sunday 22:00

Our depot operates

24 hours per day / 7 days per week including weekends and bank holidays, so it is essential that you are flexible. You will be delivering products to national supermarkets and convenience stores. Products will be in cages so cage manoeuvring is required, it is therefore essential that applicants can carry out these duties.

What we expect from our drivers

• Ownership for the safe and timely delivery of our customers' products.
• Securing caged loads and carrying out its transfer from depot to store.
• Operation of point of delivery technology, the completion of driver checks and documentation.
• Carrying out multi-drops within depot region.
• Adhering to Driving legislation and professional competence standards.
• Undertaking professional development.
• Investing in our award-winning health and safety standards.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Experience & Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 Licence
• Must hold a valid DCPC Card
• Must hold a Digi Card
• Must not have more than 6 points on your licence
• A flexible approach to working patterns and start times to meet business needs
• Motivated and committed with high personal and professional standards
• Possess excellent communication skills, understand and follow both verbal and written information.
• Able to work within set timescales to meet customers service requirements.

Benefits

• Regular work and job security
• Excellent rates of pay
• Pension scheme

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment
• Proactive approach with good time management and reliability

About HG Recruitment

Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong well-established reputation. Offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a Nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it. HG Recruitment are proud to be champions against modern slavery and belong to Stronger Together.