HGV Class 1 Driver – Skip Driver (Temp to Perm)
Location: Barnsley, UK
Shift Patter: Mon – Fri (Start times vary 2am – 4am)
Salary: £15.50 basic – £17.37 including advanced holiday pay (£26.06 overtime)
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our client as a Skip Driver located in Barnsley. No prior skip-specific experience is required as full training will be provided.
Our client is a leading provider of industrial materials, committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
1. Operate a Class 1 HGV to collect and deliver skips safely
2. Follow all road safety regulations and company procedures.
3. Ensure goods and materials are handled and transported securely
4. Maintain accurate delivery records and communicate effectively with the team
What we are looking for:
5. Valid HGV Class 1 license
6. Minimum 2 years – Class 1 experience
7. Willingness to learn skip handling and company-specific procedures
8. Strong commitment to safety, punctuality, and reliability
9. Excellent communication skills
What we offer:
10. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
11. Full training provided for skip operations
12. Advanced holiday pay
13. Ongoing position with the opportunity for temp to perm
About Driver Hire:
Driver Hire Doncaster is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Doncaster & Barnsley and surrounding areas but it’s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2022), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (67%) said they would ‘definitely’ recommend working for us.
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