HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Crewe (Recruiting from Stoke-on-Trent)
People Solutions are currently recruiting for  HGV Class 1 Drivers  to join our well-established client based in  Crewe , with applications welcomed from drivers living in  Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas .

Please note:

The actual working location is Crewe, and all drivers must be able to travel to Crewe for their allocated shifts.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, Monday to Friday working, ongoing assignments, weekly pay, paid breaks, immediate starts and genuine long-term opportunities with a leading logistics business.
£19.06 Days | £20.06 Nights | 1.5x Overtime on Sixth Shift £28.59 | Paid Breaks | Monday to Friday | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts
This position would suit applicants who have previously worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category C+E Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or Trunking Driver.
Shifts

• Monday to Friday

• Day shift start times available between 7:00am and 4:00pm

• Night shift start times available between 10:00pm and 4:00am

• Flexible start times available, with fixed start times accommodated where possible, provided they fall within the agreed shift windows

• Overtime opportunities available on a sixth shift
Rates of Pay
• £19.06 per hour – Days
• £20.06 per hour – Nights

• Overtime paid at 1.5x on the sixth shift

• Weekly pay

• Paid breaks
Benefits
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates of pay

• Weekly pay

• Ongoing work

• Overtime opportunities

• Site canteen

• Immediate starts available

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Driver assessment and paid induction

• Paid breaks

• Industry-related training and ongoing support
Day-to-Day Duties

• Completing depot-to-depot trunking deliveries with occasional store deliveries across the North West

• Operating Category C+E vehicles safely and efficiently

• Carrying out pre- and post-journey vehicle inspections

• Ensuring all loads are secure and compliant with transport regulations

• Adhering to all road traffic legislation and company procedures

• Communicating effectively with the transport office and customers

• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements promptly

• Assisting with loading and unloading when required
Essential Skills

• Valid UK Category C+E (Class
1) Driving Licence

• Valid Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card

• No more than six penalty points for minor offences

• No DR10, DG10, IN10 or TT99 endorsement codes

• Good spoken and written English

• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping

• Good understanding of UK road traffic legislation

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to travel to the Crewe depot for allocated shift start times
Training Provided

• Driver assessment required prior to starting

• One-day paid induction following a successful assessment

• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment
Apply
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver living in Stoke-on-Trent or the surrounding areas and can reliably travel to  Crewe for work , apply today with your updated CV 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.