HGV Class 1 Drivers

h-g-recruitment; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing shifts

Night out opportunities

Training and support

Varied UK routes

Job summary

HG Recruitment currently advertises HGV Class 1 driver roles in North Tawton. Drivers operate curtain‑sided vehicles, delivering to customer sites across the UK and maintaining loads securely with ratchet straps. Handheld PDA is used to log deliveries and reports are completed as required.

Roles include nights away on certain routes; regular communication with the transport team is essential. This is ongoing work with weekly pay and immediate start options for suitable drivers.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 licence (C+E) mandatory.
• Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Experience delivering to customer sites is desirable.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks and safe loading.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 across UK routes from North Tawton depot and others.
• Deliver to customer sites and commercial sites; load securely.
• Record deliveries on handheld PDA and complete paperwork.
• Maintain communication with transport team during shifts.
• Occasional nights away depending on routes.

Skills

UK Class 1 license

CPC

Tachograph Card

Customer handling

Reliable & independent

Time management

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

HGV Class 1 Drivers – North Tawton, EX20 2EB

DAY Tramping | Immediate starts

Looking for reliable HGV driving work in North Tawton? Join HG Recruitment and benefit from competitive pay, weekly wages and regular, ongoing shifts with our established client.

Pay Rates: holiday pay is accrued

• Days £15.00
• Nights £17.75
• Saturday £17.75
• Sunday £20.50

***Estimated weekly pay £976 based on 55 hrs***

The role

• Class 1 driving work supporting North Tawton, Cullompton and Ernesettle depots, as required.
• Complete collections and deliveries across the UK using curtain-sided vehicles.
• Deliver directly to customer and commercial sites.
• Secure loads safely using ratchet straps and complete manual handling where required.
• Use a handheld PDA to record deliveries and complete relevant paperwork.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team throughout your shift.
• Nights away will form part of the role depending on the route.
• Follow all site, transport and health & safety procedures.

Requirements

• You must have:
• Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience delivering to customer sites is desirable.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks.
• Comfortable with manual handling as part of the role.
• Professional and confident when dealing with customers.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work independently.
• Good communication and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Ongoing Class 1 driving work across established transport operations.
• Opportunity for nights away and varied UK routes.
• Regular work across North Tawton, Cullompton and Ernesettle.
• Ongoing training and support to maintain industry standards.
• Varied work covering both collections and deliveries.
• Opportunity to build experience across different depots and routes.

HG Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Registration and work are subject to eligibility checks, including proof of the Right to Work in the UK.