HGV Class 1 Driver – Temp to Perm

Perfect Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm

Daytime hours

Permanent position

Early starts

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Perfect Recruitment is recruiting for a skilled HGV Class 1 Driver in the Blackburn area for a temp-to-perm role. The candidate will operate 44t Artics and Moffett equipment, delivering containers and recyclables to customer sites with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

The role offers Monday–Friday daytime hours, with early start times and potential to secure a permanent position within an established operation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence and Digital Tachograph card.
• Proven experience operating 44t Artics and Moffett equipment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and customer service.
• Ability to work unsupervised with flexibility to start early and finish on time.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating 44t articulated vehicles and 26t rigid vehicles as required.
• Use Moffett equipment for loading/unloading and manage containers.
• Deliver and collect containers and recyclable materials to/from customer and supplier sites.
• Complete defect reporting, tachograph records and comply with drivers' hours regulations.
• Maintain vehicle, trailer and load roadworthiness and safety standards.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Tachograph compliance

Customer service skills

Reliable and punctual

Flexible approach

Education

Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Tools

Moffett experience

Hook Lift & Drag RORO experience

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Temp to Perm

Location: Blackburn

Pay: From £15 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Perfect Recruitment are currently recruiting for an established recycling and logistics business in the Blackburn area for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a specialist driving opportunity suited to an experienced HGV driver with a strong background in 44t Artic, Moffett and Hook & Drag RORO operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe collection and delivery of containers and recyclable materials from customer and supplier sites, ensuring vehicles, equipment and loads are operated safely and in accordance with company procedures and relevant legislation.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 5:00am–3:00pm
• Friday: 5:00am–2:00pm
• 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day
• On occasion, slightly earlier starts or later finishes may be required depending on the needs of the business
• Drivers do not normally work Saturdays, although there may be an occasional requirement to do so

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating 44t Artic vehicles
• Operating Moffett equipment for loading and unloading
• Driving and operating 26t Rigid vehicles when required
• Carrying out Hook Lift and Drag RORO operations
• Working with open and enclosed bins
• Carrying out compactor bin installation
• Delivering and collecting containers and recyclable materials from customer and supplier sites
• Safely discharging materials from vehicles and containers
• Carrying out daily and weekly checks on vehicles, trailers and containers
• Ensuring vehicles, trailers, containers and loads are roadworthy and secure
• Reporting any vehicle, equipment or container damage and completing relevant defect documentation
• Maintaining accurate tachograph and driver records
• Complying with drivers' hours, tachograph legislation and all relevant transport regulations
• Following company health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Providing a professional and courteous service to customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Working independently and managing your workload effectively
• Supporting the wider operation with other reasonable duties when required

About You

We're looking for a reliable and experienced HGV driver who takes pride in their work and can demonstrate a strong track record within the transport industry.

Essential requirements

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Proven experience operating 44t Artics
• Proven Moffett experience
• Experience operating 26t Rigids
• Proven Hook Lift and Drag RORO experience
• Experience with open and enclosed bins and/or compactor bin installation
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid DCPC / CPC qualification
• No more than 6 points on your driving licence
• No DR, DG, DD or IN endorsements
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph legislation
• Strong commitment to health & safety
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements

What's on Offer?

• From £15 per hour, depending on experience
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Monday–Friday working pattern
• Consistent daytime hours
• Early starts and early finishes
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with an established business
• Long-term employment opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 1 driver with Moffett and RORO experience looking for a stable, long-term position with an established business.