HGV I Driver

JT Recruit Ltd; Nechells; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Recruit Ltd has a client seeking a HGV Class I driver for ongoing, temporary work starting 5 January 2026 in the United Kingdom. The role pays £17.93 per hour for the first 8 hours, rising to £20.78 per hour after 8 hours.

Responsibilities include safe delivery/collection, completing all paperwork in real time, and maintaining compliance with tachographs and road regulations. The driver will work with the transport team, follow route plans, and uphold high standards of customer service,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV I Licence.
• Previous professional driving experience required.
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning abilities.
• Ability to follow operational, legal, and H&S procedures.
• Strong time management and punctuality are essential.
• Able to work in teams or individually as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient delivery and collection services to customers.
• Adhere to start times and contractual requirements.
• Record delivery documentation and electronic PODs in real time.
• Maintain tachograph, driving time, and Road Traffic Act compliance.
• Conduct pre-shift vehicle checks and report defects.
• Engage with road transport teams in daily briefs and de-briefs.
• Act professionally with customers and the public, wearing PPE as required.
• Follow company policies on medicals and fitness to drive.

Skills

HGV I Licence

Driving experience

Geographical knowledge

Road traffic rules

Time management

Team or independent work

Load security

Communication skills

Job description

Our well established client is currently looking to recruit a HGV I driver, to join their team, on an ongoing, temporary basis, Starting on 5th January 2026

£17.93ph for the first 8 hours, rising to £20.78ph after 8 hours

Job role:

• Provision of first class safe, efficient and customer focused delivery and collection services within the Network
• Comply with issued start times in line with contractual requirements
• Conduct collections and deliveries in accordance with the plan and/or instructions from the transport office
• Conduct collections and deliveries within the timeframes outlined
• Ensure all delivery documentation and electronic PODs are completed accurately and in real time during a working shift
• Operate all provided IT hardware and systems in line with training and operational requirements
• To engage with the font line transport teams on daily brief and de-brief
• To participate in regular 1-2-1s with their nominated Transport FLMs
• Ensure a thorough working knowledge of the regulations under which they operate and in particular the Highway Code & Road Traffic Act 1988, and Road Safety Act 2006
• Operate in line with all legal requirements and ensure full compliance with tachograph and working time legislation
• Operate in line with company Health and safety policy and procedures, following approved risk assessments and ensuring live assessments of risks in the workplace (dynamic risk assessments
• Provide suggestions and opportunities to enhance operational performance as well as health and safety within operations
• Ensure the correct and appropriate load security is in place before moving any goods in a vehicle or trailer
• Act as an ambassador of the company with customers and the public, conducting yourself in a professional manner, being polite, courteous, and helpful
• Ensure a professional and efficient service to our customers
• Wear the company uniform and the appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) provide
• Only drive vehicles for which you are authorised to do so, ensuring that you have been fully familiarise
• Have on their person their Driver Licence, DQC Card and Tachograph card at all times during working hours
• To comply with company policies on medical requirements and examinations
• To conduct a full and thorough pre-shift inspection of vehicles and trailers in advance of their operation and to comply with the defect reporting process, ensuring all defective vehicles, trailers and equipment are reported immediately
• Ensure the safe coupling and un-coupling procedures for trailers are adhered to
• To treat company vehicles and equipment in line with training avoiding any misuse and abuse, and minimising any damage
• To comply with training requirements
• Report any vehicles accidents, incidents of collisions in line with the Policy and the Bump Card process
• Follow Company/customer specific procedures on their premises and with their goods during delivery and collection
• Operation of Forward-Facing Cameras in line with policies and procedures.

• * HGV I Licence
• * Previous professional driving experience
• * Good geographical knowledge
• * Ability to follow operational, legal, and H&S procedures
• * Ability to read, understand and follow direction/instructions
• * Good communication skills
• * Excellent time management
• * Working understanding of legal requirements, highway code and road traffic act
• * Work well in teams as individually
• * Complete routine vehicle checks
• * Experience of securing loads within vehicles and/or trailers.

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