HGV1 (Class 1) Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Borders is recruiting Class 1 HGV Drivers in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering flexible working hours and competitive pay rates starting at £15.75 per hour. This role is suitable for both experienced and newly qualified drivers, with various client opportunities available and an emphasis on professional treatment and support.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 Licence (HGV- C+E)
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card
• Experience not essential for some roles; newly qualified drivers welcome

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 1 HGV vehicle, obeying traffic laws.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks for compliance.
• Maintain communication with clients.
• Plan routes effectively to meet delivery schedules.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Route Planning

Job description

Driver Hire IS the UK's number one logistics recruiter and we are currently seeking for a number of Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our team and work for a variety of our clients around the NE, SR & DH Postcode!

Whether you are looking for full weeks or flexible working hours we have the option to suit you best. We have work available from Monday to Friday so the ideal candidate will be flexible with the days they can work along with early starts/late finishes.

Responsibilities of this HGV driver will include:

• Driving a Class 1 HGV vehicle responsibly and safely, whilst obeying all traffic laws and road regualtions.


• Carrying out the required daily vehicle checks to ensure compliance.


• Maintaining regular contact with the clients on your daily progress


• Effectively plan routes to meet tight delivery schedules

To be successful you must have:

• A Valid Class 1 Licence (HGV- C+E)


• A Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card


• Experience is not essential for a number of roles so if you're newly qualified we want to hear from you.

Rates of pay start at £15.75ph which then increases after 18:00 to night rate which varies per client.

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company and Driver Hire Newcastle can provide regular, ongoing work in Newcastle and surrounding areas. We treat you as the true professional that you are and in our latest survey, 97% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us.

Apply Today!

If you feel you fit the criteria for this role and would like to apply, please submit your CV in application or call and speak with one of our members of staff on 0191 242 2407 for more information.