HGV Class 1 Driver

Hexagon Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service after 6 months

Uniform supplied

Ongoing training and career developmen

Job summary

Hexagon Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our client in Widnes (WA8), operating Artic Walking Floor trailers. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly with overtime and progression opportunities within a well-established company.

Salary is competitive with overtime paid at premium rates. You will drive, collect and deliver safely, complete daily checks, and maintain accurate tachograph records while complying with hours regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC card.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 HGV Artic Walking Floor trailers.
• Carry out collections and deliveries safely and on time.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Keep tachograph records accurate and up to date.
• Work within Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Represent the company well at each collection and delivery point.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Professional Manner

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver — Widnes (Artic Walking Floor)

£15.26/hr basic | £19.07/hr overtime | OTE £49,590 (based on average 58-hour week) | Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Hexagon Recruitment is on the hunt for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our client in the Widnes (WA8) area, running Artic Walking Floor trailers.

This is a role with a well-established company, offering steady full-time hours, plenty of overtime, and genuine room to progress.

The role:

• Driving Class 1 HGV vehicles with Artic Walking Floor trailers
• Carrying out collections and deliveries safely and on time
• Daily vehicle checks, with any defects reported promptly
• Keeping digital tachograph records accurate and up to date
• Working within Driver Hours and Working Time regulations
• Representing the company well at every collection and delivery point

Hours:

• 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Extra shifts and overtime available for those who want them

Pay:

• £15.26 per hour basic
• Overtime beyond 40 hours at 1.25x
• Saturdays at 1.5x
• Bank Holidays at 2x

What you'll need:

• Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid CPC card
• Digital tachograph card
• Good communication skills and a professional manner

What's in it for you:

• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit after 6 months
• Full PPE and uniform supplied
• Ongoing training and career development
• Modern, well-maintained fleet