HGV Driver - Class 1

HGV Class 1 Driver

Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver to join a reputable and growing business based in Oldham (OL8) on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied role combining nationwide deliveries, customer interaction, vehicle demonstrations, and warehouse support. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering vehicles and equipment throughout the UK while providing a professional service to customers.

Oldham (OL8), with travel throughout the UK.

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Overnight stay allowances
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Annual leave entitlement increasing with service
• Early finish on Fridays
• Additional employee benefits

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Flexible start times depending on delivery requirements
• Typical starts between 4:00am and 8:00am
• Early finish on Fridays (approximately 2:00pm – 2:30pm)

• Driving a 3.5 tonne box van and 40 tonne Volvo HGV with trailer across the UK.
• Transporting and delivering small to medium-sized electric vehicles and equipment to customer sites nationwide.
• Working closely with the sales, warehouse and office teams to coordinate delivery schedules and routes.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and equipment at the Oldham depot and customer locations.
• Operating a counterbalance FLT to move and load equipment.
• Driving vehicles onto transporters and long-bed HGVs for delivery.
• Providing customers with a brief demonstration of vehicles and equipment upon delivery.
• Maintaining regular communication with office-based staff regarding delivery progress, traffic issues, route changes, vehicle issues, and customer requirements.
• Ensuring customer expectations and delivery deadlines are met.

• Nationwide deliveries including Scotland, Cornwall, Devon, the Isle of Wight, and other UK locations.
• Regular overnight stays are required, averaging 2–3 nights per week.
• Occasional ferry travel may be required for deliveries to Ireland, the Isle of Man, and other island locations.

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence – essential.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence – essential.
• Willingness to stay away from home overnight on a regular basis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Professional and reliable approach to work.
• Good customer service skills and confidence delivering product demonstrations.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to manage changing schedules and delivery requirements.