HGV Class 1 Driver – £1,250 Welcome Bonus & Benefits

Expect Distribution Limited; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver CPC Funded

Healthcare plan

EAP

Gym membership discount

Death in Service

Learning & Development

Free Parking

EV scheme

Cycle to work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Expect Logistics is hiring a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team on a permanent day shift. The role focuses on safe and efficient transport of goods to multiple locations, with some tramping roles available. We offer a £1,250 Welcome Bonus plus Driver CPC funded, healthcare plan and a range of employee benefits.

A valid HGV 1 licence, CPC and Tachograph card, and a clean driving record are essential. Join a safety‑conscious, customer‑focused employer that values reliability, learning, and team

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC + Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence.
• Strong knowledge of road safety and transport regulations.
• Excellent communication with team and clients.
• Strong time management and organisation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good geographical knowledge or navigation skills.
• Able to handle manual handling tasks.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to identify vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport goods to designated locations.
• Maintain high safety standards while on the road.
• Communicate clearly with team members and clients.
• Complete required paperwork and logs as needed.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

CPC + Tachograph

Clean licence (≤6 points)

Road safety knowledge

Clear communication

Time management

Independence

Navigation systems

Manual handling

Basic vehicle knowledge

Job description

Expect Logistics is hiring a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team on a permanent day shift. The role focuses on safe and efficient transport of goods to multiple locations, with some tramping roles available. We offer a £1,250 Welcome Bonus plus Driver CPC funded, healthcare plan and a range of employee benefits.

A valid HGV 1 licence, CPC and Tachograph card, and a clean driving record are essential. Join a safety‑conscious, customer‑focused employer that values reliability, learning, and team