HGV Class 1 Driver Temp to Perm

365 People; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night-out allowance

Temp-to-perm after 12 weeks

Permanent salary £44,000 (days) / £46,

Job summary

365 People recruitment drives for HGV Class 1 drivers in Scunthorpe to support general haulage and trunking across UK routes. You will operate modern curtain siders and work across varied contracts with loading handled primarily by site equipment.

This temp-to-perm role offers stable opportunities, with induction and buddy shifts to ensure a smooth start. PAYE pay is £200/day plus a £25 night-out allowance, with permanent salaries of £44k (days) or £46k (nights).

Qualifications

• Class 1 (C+E) licence required and 6+ months of experience.
• Minimum 25 years old for insurance purposes.
• Good load security and strap experience preferred.
• Reliable, professional and able to work long days.

Responsibilities

• Operate 26-tonne curtain sider trucks on general haulage and trunking contracts.
• Route coverage includes UK across Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, London, Scotland and Wales.
• Loading/unloading mostly via site equipment; some light manual handling.

Skills

Class 1 (C+E) licence

Load security

Strapping experience

Reliable and professional attitude

Comfortable with longer working days

Job description

Location:Scunthorpe Pay: £200 per day PAYE + £25 night-out allowance Permanent Salary: £44,000 Days / £46,000 Nights Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, with weekend options available

365 People are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of an established transport and logistics operation in the Scunthorpe area.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for experienced Class 1 drivers looking for consistent work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.

The Role

You will be working across a variety of general haulage and trunking contracts, operating modern 26-tonne IVECO vehicles, primarily curtain siders.

Routes can include locations such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, London, Scotland and Wales, depending on the contract.

The work is predominantly palletised and there is no regular handball involved. Some contracts may involve light manual handling, but the majority of loading and unloading is completed using site equipment.

Driver Requirements

• Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Minimum 6 months' Class 1 experience
• Minimum 25 years old for insurance purposes
• Maximum 6 points, with minor offences such as SP30s considered
• Good understanding of load security
• Strapping experience preferred
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Comfortable with longer working days

Working Hours

• Day Tramping: Typically 05:00 - 08:00 starts
• Night Drivers: Typically around 16:00 starts

The majority of work is Monday - Friday, although weekend work is available. Alternative rotas such as Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday can be considered.

Drivers can expect an average working day of around 1012 hours, although this can vary depending on the contract.

What You'll Get

• £200 per day PAYE
• £25 night-out allowance
• £225 total for a day including a night out
• Temp-to-perm after 12 weeks
• Permanent salary of £44,000 for days
• Permanent salary of £46,000 for nights
• Consistent work with an established transport operation
• Full induction and training
• Driving assessment and site familiarisation
• Buddy shifts before being sent out independently
• Variety of UK routes and contracts

Induction

The induction process is thorough and designed to make sure you are confident before working independently. This includes a driving assessment, manual handling, site tour and approximately 1.5 hours of driving assessment, followed by buddy shifts.

Immediate starts available, subject to successful induction and assessment.

If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear route into permanent employment, we'd love to hear from you.

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