HGV Driver

Driver Hire; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Colchester urgently seeks HGV drivers for immediate starts in Class 1 and Class 2 roles. Join the UK's leading driver recruitment agency with ongoing, high-quality work. Ideal candidates will have valid licenses, a CPC card, and 2 years’ HGV driving experience, alongside a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Benefits

Consistent work with a trusted agency

Friendly support from local Driver Hire team

Opportunity for ongoing and temp-to-perm work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ HGV driving experience.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, or IN convictions).
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Driving HGV Class 1 or 2 for local and regional clients.
• Performing possible multi-drop, tipper, or general haulage work.
• Representing Driver Hire Colchester with professionalism and safety.

Skills

Driving

Safety Compliance

Manual Handling

Education

Valid Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence

Valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

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Driver Hire Colchester is urgently seeking HGV drivers for immediate starts across Class 1 (Cat C+E) and Class 2 (Cat C) roles. If you’re an experienced lorry driver based in or around Colchester, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading driver recruitment agency with ongoing, high-quality work.

Position: HGV Driver – Class 1 (Cat C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C)

Pay: £15.00 – £16.00 per hour* (PAYE, includes holiday pay at 12.07%)

Minimum Guaranteed Pay: 10 hours per day – even if you work less!

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing

Location: Colchester, with work in nearby areas like Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Halstead, and more

The Role:

Driving HGV Class 1 or HGV Class 2 for a variety of local and regional clients

Possible multi-drop, tipper, or general haulage work depending on role

Manual handling may be required in some roles – must be physically fit.

Representing Driver Hire Colchester with professionalism and safety at all times.

HGV Driver Requirements:

Valid Category C+E (Class 1) or Category C (Class 2) driving licence

Valid CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card

Maximum of 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, or IN convictions)

Minimum 2 years’ HGV driving experience

Weekly PAYE pay direct to your account

Consistent work with a trusted agency

Friendly support from your local Driver Hire team

Opportunity for ongoing and temp-to-perm work

Why join Driver Hire?

97% of our drivers say they’re proud to work with us

We’re the UK’s leading driving recruitment agency

Expert support every step of the way

This job is ideal for:

HGV drivers, lorry drivers, Class 1 drivers, Class 2 drivers, LGV drivers, Cat C+E, Cat C, truck drivers, delivery drivers, heavy goods vehicle drivers

Call Driver Hire Colchester now on 01206 865586 or click Apply Now and we’ll be in touch!