HGV Class 1 Drivers – Containers & Curtainsiders

Driver Hire Teesside; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Teesside is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for ongoing work with a major client based in Middlesbrough.

Ideal candidates have container and curtainsider experience, and are confident using extending skeletal trailers. The role involves container movements, extending skeletal trailer work, curtainsider deliveries, and Class 1 driving from a Middlesbrough operation, with routine paperwork and vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Extending skeletal trailer experience essential for container work.
• Experience with extending skeletal trailers is required.
• Knowledge of drivers’ hours and working time regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Container movements.
• Extending skeletal trailer work.
• Curtainsider deliveries and collections.
• Class 1 driving from a Middlesbrough-based operation.
• Completing all relevant vehicle and delivery paperwork.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and working safely at all times.

Skills

C+E Licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Class 1 driving

Container work

Skeletal trailer

Hours regulations

Job description

Driver Hire Teesside are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work with a major client based in Middlesbrough.

We are looking for drivers with experience across container and curtainsider work, with a particular requirement for drivers who are confident using extending skeletal trailers.

The role will involve a mixture of:

• Container movements
• Extending skeletal trailer work
• Curtainsider deliveries and collections
• Class 1 driving from a Middlesbrough-based operation
• Completing all relevant vehicle and delivery paperwork
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and working safely at all times

Essential experience:

For the container side of the work, previous experience using extending skeletal trailers is essential. You must be comfortable adjusting and operating the trailer correctly and have previous container experience.

Requirements:

• Full UK Category C+E / Class 1 licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous professional Class 1 driving experience
• Extending skeletal trailer/container experience for container assignments
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and working time regulations
• A professional and reliable attitude

If you’re an experienced Class 1 driver in the Teesside area and have either container/skeletal trailer experience, curtainsider experience, or both, we’d like to hear from you