HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry‑leading client based in the Abergele area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shift Schedule
Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad‑hoc).
Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm.

Location
:
Abergele
Job Type
:
Ongoing

Pay Rate

• Midweek – £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
• Midweek Overtime (after 8 hours) – £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Saturday – £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
• Saturday Overtime (after 8 hours) – £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Sunday – £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Bank Holidays – £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally do trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one‑off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on‑site induction for the first shift.

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• At least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in‑date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm to 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety‑first mindset.

• Flexible shift scheduling
• Consistent trunking work – no manual handling
• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
• Well‑maintained, modern vehicles
• Supportive operations team