Refrigeration Class 1 Driver

GET Staff; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support service

Flexible payment options

Paid weekly

Night out option

Job summary

Get Staff is recruiting for a Refrigeration Class 1 Driver to cover Southampton/Eastleigh with day, night, and weekend shifts and immediate start available. This temporary position may lead to permanent work.

You will operate refrigerated Class 1 vehicles (C+E) with duties including RDC/local deliveries and strict documentation; ensure break times follow WTD rules and agency/client procedures. Experience required: 6 months to 1 year in HGV1 refrigerated driving, strong English skills, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Must hold a valid DCPC card.
• Must hold a Digital Tachograph card.
• Must have experience using palm couplings.
• Must not have more than 6 points on the licence.
• Must have at least 6 months - 1 years’ experience in HGV1 refrigerated driving.
• Must have a good level of English.
• Must have a solid working knowledge of the UK motorway road network and WTD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive Refrigerated Lorries (Class 1, C+E, HGV1, LGV1).
• A mix of RDC, Local Depots, and Commercial Deliveries.
• Ensuring all paperwork and electronic records are kept up to date.
• Maintaining accurate records of break times in accordance with WTD regulations.

Skills

Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

DCPC card

Digital Tachograph card

Palm couplings experience

English language (good level)

UK motorway knowledge

Job description

Refrigeration Class 1 Driver (Cat C+E, HGV1, LGV1) – Days, Nights & Weekend Shifts – Southampton / Eastleigh

• Temporary Position – Potential Temp to Perm
• Location: Southampton / Eastleigh
• Pay Rate: £17.00 – £26.00ph+ (Minimum 10 hours) – Paid Weekly
• Contract: 12 Weeks / Ongoing / Ad-hoc
• Immediate Start Available
• Ongoing Work
• Optional Nights Out
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience required
• Friendly 24/7 Support Service
• Flexible Payment Options
• Hours of Work: Days (between 4am and 9am) / Nights (between 4pm and 10pm)

What We Offer at Get Staff

Get Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart of Portsmouth, specialising in temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the UK within the Driving, Mechanical & Electrical, and Engineering sectors.

The Job- Refrigeration Class 1 Driver (Cat C+E, HGV1, LGV1)

• Driving Class 1, CAT C+E, HGV1, LGV1 Refrigerated Lorries
• A mix of RDC, Local Depots, and Commercial Deliveries
• Ensuring all paperwork and electronic records are kept up to date
• Maintaining accurate records of break times in accordance with WTD regulations
• Adhering to both agency and client regulations and procedures

Skills and Experience Required- Refrigeration Class 1 Driver (Cat C+E, HGV1, LGV1)

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) card
• Must hold a Digital Tachograph card
• Must have experience using palm couplings
• Must not have more than 6 points on the licence
• Must have at least 6 months - 1 years’ experience in HGV1 refrigerated driving
• Must have a good level of English (speaking, writing, and understanding)
• Must have a solid working knowledge of the UK motorway road network and WTD regulations