Veteran Class 1 Driver — Mon–Fri, No Evenings/Weekends

White Trading Limited

Grays

Hybrid

GBP 33,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

No evenings or weekends

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Permanent Position

Varied Class 1 driving role

Mon-Fri, typically 08:00–17:00

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver in Grays for a Monday-to-Friday role with no evenings or weekends. You will operate a Class 1 articulated vehicle around Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton and container movements.

Ex-military/veteran drivers are specifically welcomed, offering a stable civilian driving position with a varied workload and good work-life balance.

Qualifications

Valid Category C+E (Class 1) HGV Licence.
Valid Driver CPC qualification.
Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
Previous Class 1 driving experience.
Former Armed Forces personnel / veteran drivers preferred.
Experience with containers, ports, shunting, or curtain-sided trailers advantageous.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class 1 articulated vehicle in accordance with legislation.
Carry out trailer shunting duties, moving curtain-sided trailers to/from Felixstowe.
Undertake container movements from London Gateway, Southampton, and Felixstowe.
Complete occasional multi-drop deliveries as required.
Ensure loads transported safely and securely.
Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
Ensure transport documentation is accurate.
Comply with Driver Hours, Tachograph, Health & Safety, and company procedures.
Maintain professionalism when representing the company at ports.
Work with transport team to ensure timely collections and deliveries.
Maintain the allocated vehicle cleanliness and condition.