HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Afternoon Shift - East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based at East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire . This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, consistent Monday to Friday work, and long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent position.

This role would suit applicants who have previously worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver , LGV Class 1 Driver , Category CE Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver .

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 14:00 and 16:00 Rates of Pay:
• 06:00 – 18:00: £16.66 per hour
• 18:00 – 06:00: £20.82 per hour Benefits:
As an HGV Class 1 Driver , you will receive:
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing long-term work
• Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates
• On-site canteen facilities
• Secure onsite parking
• Overtime available
• Modern twenty-three plate vehicles
• Thirty-three days holiday once permanent (aligned with factory shutdowns)
• Excellent rates of pay
• On-site mental health first aiders Day-to-Day Duties:
As an HGV Class 1 Driver , your duties will include:
• Safely operating Category CE vehicles completing three to five trunk runs per day
• Operating curtain-sider trailers and securing loads correctly, including awkward loads
• Making timely deliveries to various destinations
• Communicating effectively with the transport team
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Ensuring full compliance with driving laws and working time directives Essential

Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver , you will need:
• A valid UK Category CE Licence
• A valid UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of six months continuous Class 1 driving experience
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements
• No major endorsement codes
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• A professional and reliable attitude Desirable

Experience:

• Experience securing and strapping abnormal loads
• Experience manoeuvring within tight delivery depots Training:
• Driving assessment required prior to start
• Three-day paid company induction programme
• Full industry-related training and ongoing support Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver and would like to find out more, please click apply. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.