HGV Driver

Driver Hire Wakefield; Hessle; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Wakefield is seeking HGV drivers for full-time roles around Hull. We have Class 1 and Class 2 positions with night work for Class 1 and day work for Class 2, plus regular UK runs and local deliveries north of the UK.

The role includes a pay rate up to £63k per year, a £750 placement bonus after 12 weeks, and CPC training funded by the company. Temp-to-perm contract and Monday–Friday shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 / Class 2 licence.
• CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Night-time Class 1 wagon & drag trunking work or Class 2 multi drop day work.
• Regular runs to Manchester, Birmingham, and Stansted (Class 1).
• Local deliveries around North of UK.
• Minimal handball — focus on driving, not heavy lifting (Class 1).
• Handball involved on Class 2 opportunity.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Representing the business professionally at delivery locations.

Skills

Class 1/2 Licence

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

HGV Driver - Full Time

Class 1 and Class 2 positions available

Work available for new pass drievrs

Location: Hull
Pay Rate: Up to £63k per year
£750 Bonus upon completion of 12 weeks *
CPC Training Paid For
Temp-to-Perm Contract

What You'll Be Doing

• Night-time Class 1 Wagon & Drag trunking work OR Class 2 multi drop day work
• Regular runs to Manchester, Birmingham, and Stansted in Class 1
• Local deliveries around North of UK
• Minimal handball - focus on driving, not heavy lifting (Class 1)
• Handball involved on Class 2 opportunity
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Representing the business professionally at delivery locations

Shift Details

Monday to Friday

Night work for Class 1

Day work for Class 2

What We're Looking For

Valid Class 1 / Class 2 licence
CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card
Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude

Why Drivers Choose This Role

Excellent hourly rate
£750 permanent placement bonus
Company-funded CPC training
Consistent Monday-Friday work
Minimal physical work
Long-term career opportunity with a respected employer

*to be discussed

Why Work With Driver Hire Wakefield?

Driver Hire Wakefield is part of the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment network. We provide ongoing work with trusted local and national employers while treating every driver with professionalism and respect.

Driver satisfaction survey results:
97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire
97% rated the respect they received as Excellent or Good
67% would definitely recommend Driver Hire to others