HGV Class 1 Driver (New Pass Welcome)

TRCGroup; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic days

Recruitment support team

Long-term work with provider

Flexible shifts

Job summary

TRCGroup invites HGV Class 1 drivers (Cat C+E) to join a long-term, site-based role in Coventry. Newly qualified drivers welcome; training available. Shifts span Sunday to Friday with weekend options and a mix of day and night starts. On-site support and ongoing work with a leading logistics provider are offered.

Pay packages vary by week and shift, with enhanced rates after 13 weeks and bank holidays. Average shifts are 10–12 hours with guaranteed hours where possible.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.
• Ability to adapt to varying start times from stated windows.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Maximum of 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Successful completion of assessment (theory & practical).
• Understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels containing high-value goods.
• Collecting high-value goods from well-known customers, including full trailer collections, drop and swap operations.
• Occasional handling of push roller cages as required.
• Precise reversing and manoeuvring in yards, including shunting duties when needed.
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Adhering to traffic laws, regulations, and company safety standards.
• Communicating effectively with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Class 1 C+E licence

Safety mindset

Good communication

Flexible start times

Job description

HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)

NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS WELCOME TO APPLY - TRAINING AVAILABLE

Location: Coventry CV8
Job Type: Long-term ongoing

Shift Patterns: Across Sunday to Friday (full time and part time options available) - Monday and Friday are priority shifts.

Start time windows:

• Between 13:00pm - 17:00 pm
• Between 20:00pm - 01:00 am

Pay (including rolled up holiday pay):

Weeks 1-12:

• Between 6am - 10pm: £19.88 per hour
• Between 10pm - 6am: £20.16 per hour
• Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): £20.16 per hour

13+ Weeks:

• Between 6am - 10pm : £20.16 per hour
• Between 10pm - 6am : £20.73 per hour
• 6th Shift between 6am - 10pm : £30.28 per hour
• 6th Shift between 10pm - 6am: £31.13 per hour
• Bank Holiday between 6 am - 10 pm: £40.38 per hour
• Bank Holiday between 10 pm - 6am: £41.52 per hour

Average shift length: 10-12 hours (guaranteed 8 hours)

Key Responsibilities:

• Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels containing high - value goods.
• Collecting high-value goods from well-known customers, including full trailer collections, drop and swap operations.
• Occasional handling of push roller cages as required.
• Precise reversing and manoeuvring in yards, including shunting duties when needed.
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Adhering to traffic laws, regulations, and company safety standards.
• Communicating effectively with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.
• Ability for flexibility of start times from the above windows (drivers to choose which window they would prefer)
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Maximum of 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Successful completion of assessment (theory & practical).
• Understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

• Flexible shift options between full time or part time
• 8-hour guaranteed shift**
• On-site clinic days to support driver training and development.
• Dedicated on-site recruitment and support team.
• Long-term ongoing work with an industry-leading logistics provider.