HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Birmingham, West Midlands – Up to £34.24 Per Hour People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our well-established client based in Birmingham, West Midlands . This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, weekly pay, immediate starts and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 13 weeks.

£17.12–£34.24 Per Hour | Day & Night Shifts | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts | Minimum 9.75 Paid Hours Per Day | Temp to Perm After 13 Weeks This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or Trunking Driver. Shifts
• Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday shift patterns
• Weekend working required depending on shift pattern
• Day shift start times between 03:00 and 06:00
• Night shift start times between 16:00 and 20:00
• Minimum 9.75 paid hours per day
• Ongoing work with temporary-to-permanent opportunities after 13 weeks Rates of Pay • £17.12 per hour – Day shift basic rate • £22.77 per hour – Day shift rate after 48 hours • £22.78 per hour – Night shift basic rate • £30.30 per hour – Night shift rate after 48 hours • £34.24 per hour – Sunday rate
• Minimum 9.75 hours paid per day Benefits As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:
• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity after 13 weeks
• Minimum 9.75 paid hours per day
• On-site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts available
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Opportunity for career progression Day-to-Day Duties As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Operating Category CE vehicles safely and efficiently
• Completing RDC deliveries with minimal loading and unloading
• Completing approximately 2–3 drops per shift to regular delivery locations
• Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle inspections
• Ensuring loads are correctly loaded and secured
• Complying with Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Regulations and UK road traffic legislation
• Communicating effectively with transport teams and customers
• Reporting vehicle defects and maintenance issues promptly
• Assisting with loading and unloading duties where required Essential Skills To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:
• Valid UK Category CE Driving Licence
• Minimum 12 months' Category CE driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Good understanding of road transport legislation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team Training Provided
• Driver assessment required before commencement
• Paid induction provided
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment Apply If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for ongoing work in Birmingham, West Midlands, offering excellent hourly rates, weekly pay and a minimum of 9.75 paid hours per day, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.