No Handball Class 1

QS Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for trunking work across regional and nationwide routes. You will operate curtain-sided trailers with forklift unloading, prioritising safe driving and timely journeys.

Role is temporary with weekday shifts, no weekend work, and a £18.50 hourly rate. Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E), Tachograph and CPC cards required, 12+ months licence, and clean record expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current HGV Class 1 licence (Category C+E).
• Digital Tachograph Card and Driver CPC Card required.
• Licence held for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points; no DR, DD, IN, CU or MS convictions.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and professional with trunking routes.

Responsibilities

• Complete depot-to-depot trunking runs across regional and nationwide routes.
• Drive curtain-sided trailers; forklift handles loading/unloading with no manual handballing.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and follow transport procedures.
• Maintain high standards of road safety during shifts.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Fleet safety

Professional attitude

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC Card

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Prefer to focus on driving rather than unloading? We’re recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for straightforward trunking work, with regional and nationwide routes, regular weekday shifts and no manual handballing.

You’ll be responsible for completing depot-to-depot trunking runs, transporting goods safely between locations across regional and nationwide routes.

You’ll be driving curtain-sided trailers, with all loading and unloading carried out by forklift. This means there is no manual handballing, allowing you to concentrate on driving safely and completing your allocated journeys efficiently.

You’ll also carry out daily vehicle checks, follow transport procedures and maintain high standards of road safety throughout your shift.

Duration: This is an ongoing temporary position offering regular work for suitable drivers.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £18.50 per hour, with PAYE workers able to accrue up to 28 days’ annual leave pro rata.

Working Hours: The role operates Monday to Friday, with early starts and regular daytime finishes. There is no weekend work, providing a consistent working routine.

Closing Date: 20261120

Experience & Qualifications

You must hold a current HGV Class 1 licence (Category C+E), a valid Digital Tachograph Card and a valid Driver CPC Card. Your Class 1 licence must have been held for at least 12 months.

For insurance purposes, you must have no more than 6 penalty points, relating to minor offences only. Applicants must not have DR, DD, IN, CU or MS convictions.

You’ll also need to be reliable, safety-conscious and professional, with the ability to complete trunking routes independently.