Job Description
HGV Class 1 Driver – Birmingham, West Midlands
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Birmingham, West Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at a brand-new, state-of-the-art site offering genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, excellent rates of pay, consistent work with no cancellations, and fantastic benefits once permanent.
This role is ideal for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for consistent day or night shift work.
Shifts:
Days:
• Monday to Saturday • Start times between 03:00 – 06:00
Nights:
• Monday to Friday • 1 in 4 Sundays required • Start times between 16:00 – 17:00
Rates of Pay:
• Days: £16.43 per hour • Overtime (after 48 hours): £21.85 per hour • Nights : £21.85 per hour
Benefits
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:
• Excellent hourly rates • Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity • Weekly pay • Working from a brand-new distribution centre • Site canteen • Site parking • Training provided • Immediate starts available • Employee well-being programme
Day-to-Day Duties
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Class 1 trunking work • Up to a maximum of 3 drops per day to known destinations • Operating Category CE vehicles safely and efficiently • Carrying out pre- and post-journey vehicle inspections • Ensuring all goods are loaded and secured correctly • Adhering to UK traffic laws and transport regulations • Communicating effectively with the transport office and customers • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements • Assisting with loading and unloading when required
Essential Skills
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:
• Valid UK Category CE Driving Licence • Minimum of 12 months’ experience driving C+E vehicles • No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no major endorsement codes) • Valid UK Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card • Good spoken and written English • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping • Strong understanding of UK road traffic laws • Effective communication skills
Desirable Experience
• Previous experience in Class 1 trunking or store delivery work
Training Provided
• Driver assessment required prior to starting • Two-week paid induction following a successful assessment • Ongoing industry-related training and support
Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
This role would be suitable for applicants looking for a role as a LGV Class 1 Driver / Truck Driver/ CE Driver
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process