HGV Class 1 Drivers

QS Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

QS Recruitment is seeking reliable Class 1 drivers for ongoing trunking work across regional and nationwide routes in the United Kingdom. The role involves depot-to-depot driving with regular Monday to Friday shifts and no manual handling, as loading/unloading is done by forklift.

Typical hours start around 06:00 and finish around 17:00, averaging about 55 hours per week. This temporary position offers £18.50 per hour and requires a valid Class 1 licence, CPC card, tachograph card, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 CE UK Driving Licence.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Driver CPC Card required.
• Class 1 licence held for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points for minor motoring offences.
• No DR, DD, IN, CU or MS convictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform regional and nationwide trunking runs between depots.
• Depot-to-depot driving with regular Monday to Friday shifts.
• No manual handling; loading/unloading by forklift where applicable.

Skills

Class 1 CE Licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC Card

12+ months Class 1 experience

Penalty points ≤6

Clean licence (no DR/DD/IN/CU/MS)

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Looking for reliable Class 1 work with great pay, no handball, and regular Monday to Friday shifts?

We’re recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers for ongoing artic trunking work. If you prefer straightforward depot-to-depot driving with consistent hours, this could be the perfect opportunity.

You’ll be completing regional and nationwide trunking runs between depots, depending on daily requirements. All vehicles pull curtain-sided trailers, with loading and unloading carried out by forklift truck, meaning there is no manual handling involved.

Duration: Temporary position with ongoing work available.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: Please note that we are unable to accept applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship or those working under a Skilled Worker visa (including applicants with a maximum 20‑hour working restriction). This role pays £18.50 per hour.

Working Hours: This is a temporary, ongoing role working Monday to Friday. Shifts generally start at 06:00 and finish at approximately 17:00, with an average of 55 hours per week. Road Transport Working Time Regulations (RTWTR) apply.

Closing Date: 20260802

Experience & Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid Class 1 (Category CE) UK Driving Licence.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A valid Driver CPC Card.
• Held your Class 1 licence for a minimum of 12 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points for minor motoring offences (for insurance purposes).
• No DR, DD, IN, CU or MS convictions.