HGV Driver: Class 1

We are looking for both full time and casual Class 1 drivers to join our highly experienced and trusted nationwide haulage operation.

Jun 29 2026

The successful candidates will join a friendly team who have achieved ‘Green-Green’ status with the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA).

Platts is a third-generation family run firm which recognises that every member of our team contributes to our continued success. We are proud of our strong values, close knit team and commitment to treating drivers as people – not just a number.

As one of our drivers you will be involved in all aspects of general haulage across every industry; delivering all the way from the Orkney Isles to Plymouth;
Cork to Colchester. You will work with our fleet of modern and well-maintained commercial vehicles including articulated moving floor trailers and rigid flat-deck lorries.

The full-time role will work Monday to Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week with nights out as required. Casual drivers will work on an ad hoc basis (Monday to Friday) to cover absences with nights out as required.

• Safely operate a HGV Class 1 Vehicle to collect and transport goods and products across the UK and Ireland
• Load and unload using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Adhere to all Tachograph, Driver and Road Regulations
• Complete all relevant customer paperwork
• Effective communication with planning team and customers
• Complete pre and post trip vehicle inspections

• Full, clean HGV C+E Class 1 licence – Maximum of 6 points
• No previous driving ban
• Experience in a similar role
• Good working knowledge of Tachograph and WTD rules
• A digital tachograph card and full CPC
• Able to work nights out during the week, as required
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Ability to work in line with high health and safety standards
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good attention to detail
• Previous experience of working in general haulage, of using walking floors and securing unusual loads is desirable.

• Salary/Pay Rate: £15ph (Breaks are paid, elevating rate of pay to the equivalent of £16.70 per hour)
• Contribution towards CPC
• Leave: 28 days (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown) pro-rata per annum
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance to be used for activities that enhance your wellbeing
• Friendly and supportive culture which puts people at the heart of the company
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Paid leave to undertake volunteering activities
• Christmas shutdown

If you feel you have what it takes to be our new HGV Class 1 Driver please send your CV and covering letter to  Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the permanent or casual role.