HGV Class 1 Drivers (Days)

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is seeking Experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for temperature-controlled trunking work with no multi-drop deliveries.

Role involves trunking between RDCs and NDCs, maintaining required temperatures, and completing accurate paperwork. Overtime is available after 9.4 hours at a premium rate; weekend rates apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK Licence with C+E entitlement.
• Minimum 12 months experience driving articulated lorries in the UK.
• Valid Driver CPC Card.
• Solid understanding of driver’s working hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Complete temperature-controlled deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Trunk loads between RDCs and NDCs, with no multi-drop deliveries.
• Seal and unseal vehicle rear doors in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor refrigeration units throughout each journey and ensure required temperatures are maintained.
• Report any temperature discrepancies or refrigeration issues promptly to the depot.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers in line with company procedures.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, records and documentation.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with road transport legislation, company policies and health and safety procedures.
• Complete vehicle and trailer checks and report any defects or issues appropriately.

Skills

HGV driving

C+E entitlement

Driver CPC

Working hours

Licence points

Job description

Experienced HGV1 Drivers needed to do temperature-controlled trunking work with fantastic overtime rate after 9.6 hours.

This is a straightforward driving role focused on trunking between Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) and National Distribution Centres (NDCs), with no multi-drop deliveries. You will be responsible for ensuring loads are transported safely, efficiently and at the required temperature, while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.

If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for consistent work, professional equipment and a role with no multi-drop deliveries, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete temperature-controlled deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Trunk loads between RDCs and NDCs, with no multi-drop deliveries.
• Seal and unseal vehicle rear doors in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor refrigeration units throughout each journey and ensure required temperatures are maintained.
• Report any temperature discrepancies or refrigeration issues promptly to the depot.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers in line with company procedures.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, records and documentation.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with road transport legislation, company policies and health and safety procedures.
• Complete vehicle and trailer checks and report any defects or issues appropriately.

The ideal candidate for this role will need:

• - A full UK Drivers Licence with a C+E entitlement.
• - A minimum of 12 months continuous experience driving articulated lorries in the UK
• - a valid Driver CPC Card
• - a strong and coherent understanding of driver’s working hours and working time directive.

You must not have any more than 6 points on your licence

Temporary, Temp to Perm, Permanent

Start times are between 0700 and 1000 each day.

Shift lengths are approximately 10-12 hours (meaning you will almost definitely be paid overtime)

You’ll earn £16.98 PAYE and the overtime rate is £22.59 which you will be paid after you have completed 9.4 hours.

The Saturday rate is £22.59 PAYE, and the Sunday rate is £33.96 PAYE

You have a holiday entitlement of up to 28 days (pro rata).

Please note, we cannot offer visa sponsorships for this role.