HGV1 ADR Driver

SRG Recruitment; Hook; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing CPC training support

Job summary

SRG Recruitment is seeking an energetic HGV Class 1 Driver with ADR to join our client’s UK transport team. You will complete collection and delivery operations across the UK, handling general haulage and time-critical airline freight.

Key duties include safe operation of a Class 1 vehicle, compliance with drivers’ hours and tachograph rules, pre- and post-trip checks, securing cargo, and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 plus CPC and Digi Tacho.
• Knowledge of UK road networks, routes and traffic regulations.
• Experience in delivery/logistics environments is desirable.
• ADR required.
• Clean 5-year work history for airport vetting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 1 vehicle to collect and deliver palletised goods, general haulage, and airport cargo across the UK.
• Transport time-sensitive cargo to and from major UK airport cargo hubs, adhering to security, booking procedures, and landside/airside regulations.
• Maintain compliance with EU Drivers' Hours, Tachograph regulations, and the Working Time Directive.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks and report defects to the transport manager.
• Ensure cargo is loaded, strapped, and secured before transit.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork including delivery notes, EPOD, and CMRs/airport documentation where required.
• Plan efficient routes using GPS and traffic updates; overnight stays may be required.

Skills

ADR knowledge

Independent worker

Route planning

Communication

Education

HGV Class 1 with CPC and Digi Tacho

Tools

GPS navigation

EPOD systems

Job description

We are seeking an energetic and reliable HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) Class 1 Driver with ADR, to join our client's dynamic transportation team. In this role, you will be responsible for the completion of collection and delivery operations throughout the UK, handling a diverse mix of general haulage and time-critical airline freight.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 1 vehicle to collect and deliver palletised goods, general haulage, and airport cargo across the UK.
• Transport time-sensitive cargo to and from major UK airport cargo hubs, strictly adhering to airport security, booking-in procedures, and landside/airside regulations.
• Maintain strict compliance with EU Drivers' Hours, Tachograph regulations, and the Working Time Directive.
• Conduct mandatory pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks (oil, tyres, brakes), reporting any defects immediately to the transport manager.
• Ensure all cargo is safely loaded, strapped, and secured using appropriate restraints before transit.
• Accurate completion of all delivery paperwork, including standard delivery notes, electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) systems, and CMRs/airport documentation where required.
• Plan efficient routes using GPS and traffic updates. Must be willing to undertake occasional overnight stays (tramping) as required by nationwide routes.

Experience

• Proven experience as a commercial delivery driver, preferably with curtainside and rigid tail lift vehicles or similar cargo handling experience
• Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 plus CPC and Digi Tacho
• Knowledge of UK road networks, routes, and traffic regulations
• Experience in driving for delivery services or logistics companies is highly desirable
• Familiarity with vehicle safety checks, load securing techniques, and basic vehicle maintenance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• ADR Required.
• A clean 5-year checkable work history to satisfy airport security background vetting.
• Good geographic knowledge of the UK motorway network and major airport cargo terminals is desirable.

Salary and Benefits

• £47,000 - £49,000pa DOE
• Min. 50hours per week contract
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing CPC training support.
• Modern, well-maintained fleet of vehicles.

Join our client as a dedicated HGV Driver and be part of a team that drives success through professionalism, safety, and exceptional service. Your expertise will help us deliver excellence every mile!