HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)

The Recruitment Crowd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) for ongoing shifts in Stoke-on-Trent. You will be responsible for transporting trailers, assisting with loading, and ensuring timely deliveries. The position offers competitive pay with night rates and requires flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of proven experience driving relevant vehicle.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• No more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull and transport trailers to a hub.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites.
• Perform drop and swap operations with occasional trailer swaps.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaborative skills

Customer service

Education

Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E)

Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card

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HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E), Stoke-on-Trent

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Client:

The Recruitment Crowd

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Carlisle area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Hours: Shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12pm to 9pm.

Job Type : Ongoing

The role:

· Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.

· Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.

· Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.

· Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.

· Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.

· Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.

· Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

· Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).

· Have at least 1 year of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.

· Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

· No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).

· Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.

· Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm – 9 pm (all paid at night rate).

· Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.

· Full understanding of WTD legislation.