HGV Driver

Driver Hire; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent bonus £750

Company-funded CPC training

Excellent hourly rate

Consistent Mon–Fri schedule

Minimal physical work

Job summary

Driver Hire Wakefield has a driver role with regular Class 1/2 routes across the UK. Expect day and night shifts with Monday–Friday pattern, minimal physical work, and a strong emphasis on professional customer service at every delivery site.

You will perform vehicle checks, maintain safety standards, and represent the company well while completing local and long-haul runs with a focus on reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete regular runs to Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted in Class 1.
• Deliver locally around the North of the UK with minimal handball.
• Take part in daily vehicle safety checks and present a professional image at delivery sites.
• Handball may be required on Class 2 opportunities.
• Ensure accurate handoff and friendly client interactions on every stop.

Skills

Customer-focused

Reliable

Professional attitude

Night shift experience

Tools

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

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

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