HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver – Walking Floor | Tramping | Ongoing Work | Temp to Perm

Location:

Barton, Preston (PR3)

Pay: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour DOE + £7 meal allowance + £25 night out
Bonus: £500 after 12 weeks

Looking for steady work instead of last-minute shifts?

If you’re tired of agency roles being cancelled, inconsistent hours, or not knowing what your week looks like — this role offers reliable, ongoing work with a clear route to a permanent job.

We are recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a full-time, ongoing position based in Preston.

This role involves operating walking floor (moving floor) trailers, transporting waste and recyclable materials to and from processing sites across the UK. Work is generally straightforward and repetitive, allowing drivers to get into a routine.

• Walking floor / moving floor trailers (waste & recycling work)
• Deliveries and collections between depots, transfer stations and landfill/recycling sites
• Minimal handball – trailers are self-discharging
• Tramping role – nights out required during the week
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• 05:00 start times
• Long, steady shifts with full use of driving hours
• Vehicles are well maintained and planned routes provided

• Guaranteed, ongoing work – no shift cancellations
• Structured Monday to Friday schedule
• £7 daily meal allowance
• £25 night out allowance
• £500 bonus after 12 weeks
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
• Straightforward work with a well-established operation

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience
• Walking floor / moving floor experience – essential
• Background in waste, recycling, bulk haulage or tipper work preferred
• Reliable drivers who want consistent, long-term work

Additional Information:
This is a temp-to-perm role, with permanent positions offered after 12 weeks to drivers who show reliability and commitment.

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