HGV Class 1 Container & General Haulage Driver
Location Chelmsford
Pay Rate:
1. £16.50 per hour (PAYE) – minimum 10 hours paid per day
2. £18.49 per hour (PAYE including 12.07% holiday pay)
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing work/Adhoc work – days and nights
We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for container work and general haulage. This role involves regular port work, therefore port experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
3. Class 1 driving for container and general haulage
4. Container collections and deliveries to and from UK ports
5. Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
6. Compliance with drivers’ hours and road transport legislation
7. Accurate completion of paperwork and PODs
Essential Requirements:
8. Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
9. Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
10. Proven Class 1 experience – mandatory
11. Port experience – essential
12. No more than 6 points on licence
13. Professional, reliable, and safety-conscious
Advantageous:
14. RHIDES card
15. Gateway card
What We Offer:
16. Competitive, transparent pay rates
17. Minimum 10 hours paid per day
18. Ongoing, regular work
19. Well-maintained vehicles
20. Immediate starts available
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📧 Email: [Email address]
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