HGV Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced  HGV Class 1 Drivers  to support one of our long-standing customers based in  Newport and Barry . Immediate starts are available for reliable  HGV Class 1 Drivers  looking for flexible, ongoing work with a leading palletised freight distribution operation.
Our customer is one of Europe's largest palletised freight networks, providing fast, reliable pallet distribution services throughout the UK and Europe. Working with an extensive network of transport partners, they handle millions of pallet movements each year, supporting businesses across a wide range of industries with time-critical logistics solutions.
Drivers will complete trunking runs using modern curtain-side  and double-Decker trailers , transporting palletised freight between depots and distribution hubs. Shifts are available Monday to Sunday, with  day shifts typically starting at 05:00  and  night shifts at 19:30 , averaging around  10 hours  per shift. Although work is offered on an ad hoc basis, drivers who demonstrate reliability and professionalism are regularly re-booked for future shifts.
Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver:
Day shifts are starts between 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs
Night shifts are starts between 18:00hrs and 06:00hrs
Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.50ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.61ph (with holiday pay rolled up)
Monday to Friday (Nights) = £18.50ph (+ holiday accrued) or £20.73ph (with holiday pay rolled up)
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays (days or nights) = £20.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £22.41 (with holiday pay rolled up)
Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff
We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:
Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions
Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning
Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team
No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips.
Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:
Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave,  or
Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.
If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip.
Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.
To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role in Newport, you will need:
UK Category C+E Licence
Valid Digital Tachograph Card
Valid Driver CPC Card
Minimum  6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience  (12 months preferred)
No more than  6 penalty points
A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for regular work in Newport within the specialist transport industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Pure Staff's Driving Team today to discuss this opportunity and secure your immediate start.
This is a  temporary ongoing  vacancy with regular work available. Although permanent opportunities are uncommon, successful drivers are frequently re-booked and become regular members of the client's driving team.
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