HGV Driver / Class 1 Driver

AWD online; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site secure parking

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) with Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph to deliver steel products across depots. The role supports busy depot activity with a focus on safety and compliance.

Two permanent positions available in Sheffield or Middlesbrough, with variable start times and Monday–Friday pattern. The package includes annual leave and pension benefits, with on-site parking provided.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 / Category C+E driving licence.
• Current Driver CPC qualification card.
• Current Digital Tachograph card.
• Knowledge of strapping, chaining and securing wide loads on flatbed trailers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver steel products safely and efficiently in line with load plans and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate tachograph records and comply with driver hours regulations.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Assist with on-site trailer shunting to support depot operations.
• Work with load planners to optimise route efficiency and fuel economy.
• Ensure loads are secured and weight distribution complies with regulations.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Load securing

Load planning

Safety compliance

Tools

Digital Tachograph

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver / Variable Start Times & Generally Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity for a Class 1 HGV Driver with a Category C+E licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card to deliver steel products safely and efficiently across depot operations.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: HGV Driver, LGV Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, Category C+E Driver, Flatbed Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver, Lorry Driver, Delivery Driver

2 Jobs Available

SALARY:

£53,683 OTE(See Salary Breakdown Below)

SALARY BREAKDOWN:

THE OTE is made up of the following:

• £15.00 per Hour for first 41.25 hrs

• £22.50 per Hour Overtime & Saturdays

• £26.00 Overnight Allowance (current average less than 2 night per week)

BENEFITS:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of 8 bank holidays (25 days to choose)

• Company pension

• Free on-site secure parking

LOCATION:

We have 2 jobs available which can be based out of either Sheffield, South Yorkshire or Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire (whichever site is closer to you)

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

Variable Start Times and Generally Monday to Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join the company’s operations team, supporting busy depot activity and customer deliveries.

As a Class 1 HGV Driver you will work as an Class 1 HGV Driver delivering steel products in line with agreed load plans, customer requirements, driver hours regulations and health and safety procedures.

The Class 1 HGV Driver will also support safe load security, digital tachograph records, daily vehicle checks, route efficiency and occasional on-site trailer shunting.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Class 1 HGV Driver include:

• Safe Transport: Deliver steel products safely and efficiently in line with scheduled load plans, customer timelines and site procedures

• Load Security: Take responsibility for vehicle weight distribution, wide loads and flatbed loads, ensuring materials are legally compliant and chained down securely

• Operational Support: On occasion, assist with loading outbound vehicles when required, ensuring materials are loaded safely and in delivery priority order

• Trailer Shunting: Carry out on-site trailer shunting to support smooth depot operations

• Route Efficiency: Work closely with the load planner to support efficient delivery routes, drops, mileage and fuel economy

• Driver Compliance: Maintain accurate digital tachograph records in line with driver hours regulations

• Vehicle Safety Checks: Complete routine daily vehicle safety and defect checks, reporting issues in line with company procedures

• Health and Safety: Work in accordance with standard works, safe systems of work and health and safety procedures at all times

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 / Category C+E driving licence

• Current Driver CPC qualification card

• Current Digital Tachograph card

• Knowledge of strapping, chaining and securing wide loads on flatbed trailers (although training can be given)

• Ability to follow load plans, customer requirements and driver hours regulations accurately

• Good awareness of vehicle safety checks, defect reporting and health and safety procedures

• Previous experience working within a steel environment would be an advantage

JOB REF: AWDO-P14931