HGV Class 1 Driver | Poole | £38,000
If you’re an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a fresh challenge in 2026, this opportunity offers autonomy, trust and the chance to work with state of the art kit every day.
Join a business that empowers you to manage your own workload, plan your own hours and enjoy a role where no two days look the same. From national collections to close collaboration with operations teams, this is a role for a confident and capable HGV Class 1 Driver who thrives on variety.
As a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will benefit from:
* A modern fleet of top of the line trucks
* Monday to Friday working week
* Heavily discounted staff fuel
* Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover and Death in Service (post‑probation)
* Additional holiday after three years
* Enhanced pension contributions after five years
* Community Volunteer Day and Family Day
* Autonomy to plan your own routes and working hours.
As a HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:
* Planning your collection routes, including your own start and finish times
* Collecting a variety of units in differing conditions across the UK
* Completing pre travel safety checks to minimise risk
* Carrying out depot to depot transfers when required
* Accurately completing all paperwork
* Liaising with customers at collection points.
As a HGV Class 1 Driver, your experience will include:
* A full HGV Class 1 (CE) licence
* Valid and current DIGI and CPC cards
* Knowledge of drivers’ hours and regulations
* Strong attention to detail and problem solving ability
* Experience delivering excellent customer service
* Proven experience as an HGV Class 1 Driver, ideally in a role involving autonomy.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Ella Banks at Rubicon for more information.