HGV Class 1 Driver – Trunking & Curtain-Side, Immediate Start

Orbital Recruitment Limited; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver for a client in Leicester. You will handle trunking and general haulage, curtain-sider work, and perform daily vehicle checks.

Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence, Full UK Driving Licence, CPC and Tachograph, with 2+ years of Class 1 experience and clean penalty points. Induction pay after completing 3 full shifts; shifts run Mon–Sat, with start times between 05:00–08:00.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence and full UK driving licence are essential.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph compliance required.
• 2+ years HGV Class 1 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Trunking and general haulage.
• Curtainside work.
• Deliveries and collections.
• Daily vehicle checks.
• No handball required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

Full UK Driving Licence

CPC and Tachograph

2+ years experience

Penalty points control

Good communication

Team player

Flexible approach

Immediate start

4 hour induction on completion of 3*sh

Job description

Orbital Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver for a client in Leicester. You will handle trunking and general haulage, curtain-sider work, and perform daily vehicle checks.

Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence, Full UK Driving Licence, CPC and Tachograph, with 2+ years of Class 1 experience and clean penalty points. Induction pay after completing 3 full shifts; shifts run Mon–Sat, with start times between 05:00–08:00.