HGV1 Driver

Driver Hire Manchester; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Newcastle is seeking Class 1 (C+E) drivers to work for a variety of clients in the NE, SR and DH postcodes. We offer options for full weeks or flexible hours, with work Monday to Friday and various start times.

Responsibilities include safe driving of Class 1 HGVs, daily vehicle checks, client communication, and route planning to meet tight schedules. Starting rate is £16.25 per hour, with night rate after 18:00 varying by client.

Qualifications

• A Valid Class 1 Licence (HGV-C+E).
• A Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card.
• Experience is not essential for a number of roles, newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 1 HGV vehicle safely and in compliance with traffic laws.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintaining regular contact with clients about daily progress.
• Plan routes to meet delivery schedules.

Skills

Class 1 Licence (HGV-C+E)

CPC

Digital Tacho Card

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 £16.25ph 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.