HGV Class 1 Driver with ADR – UK Freight & Airport Cargo

SRG Recruitment; Hook; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing CPC training support

Job summary

SRG Recruitment is seeking an energetic HGV Class 1 Driver with ADR to join our client’s UK transport team. You will complete collection and delivery operations across the UK, handling general haulage and time-critical airline freight.

Key duties include safe operation of a Class 1 vehicle, compliance with drivers’ hours and tachograph rules, pre- and post-trip checks, securing cargo, and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 plus CPC and Digi Tacho.
• Knowledge of UK road networks, routes and traffic regulations.
• Experience in delivery/logistics environments is desirable.
• ADR required.
• Clean 5-year work history for airport vetting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 1 vehicle to collect and deliver palletised goods, general haulage, and airport cargo across the UK.
• Transport time-sensitive cargo to and from major UK airport cargo hubs, adhering to security, booking procedures, and landside/airside regulations.
• Maintain compliance with EU Drivers' Hours, Tachograph regulations, and the Working Time Directive.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks and report defects to the transport manager.
• Ensure cargo is loaded, strapped, and secured before transit.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork including delivery notes, EPOD, and CMRs/airport documentation where required.
• Plan efficient routes using GPS and traffic updates; overnight stays may be required.

Skills

ADR knowledge

Independent worker

Route planning

Communication

Education

HGV Class 1 with CPC and Digi Tacho

Tools

GPS navigation

EPOD systems

Job description

SRG Recruitment is seeking an energetic HGV Class 1 Driver with ADR to join our client’s UK transport team. You will complete collection and delivery operations across the UK, handling general haulage and time-critical airline freight.

Key duties include safe operation of a Class 1 vehicle, compliance with drivers’ hours and tachograph rules, pre- and post-trip checks, securing cargo, and accurate paperwork.