Manual Class 1 Driver
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manual Class 1 HGV driver looking for temporary work. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to work for a leading logistics company.
A minimum of 1 year Class 1 HGV driving experience is essential for this role.
Please note, the clients Class 1 vehicle is manual drive, with 12 speed split gears. We require previous experience driving this!
Location
Commutable from DE24, DE7, DE1
Job Title: Class 1 HGV Driver
Rate of Pay:
1. Weekday rate: £17.65 per hour (including holiday pay) – £15.75 per hour (excluding holiday pay)
2. Overtime paid at £26.48 per hour (including holiday pay) £ 23.63 per hour (excluding holiday pay)
Type of Role: Ongoing
Shift Pattern:
3. Monday to Friday + Overtime
4. Start times: 5am – 1pm
5. Possibility of nights out.
6. You will be paid for a Minimum of 8-hour + any overtime
Full Description of the Role
We are looking for Manual Transmission Class 1 HGV drivers for general haulage work.
7. You will be responsible for customer deliveries, light handballing involved with foam materials.
8. To perform vigilant pre-start vehicle and trailer checks and to report all defects.
9. Ensure all aspects of EC Drivers’ hours, Tachograph and Working Time regulations are adhered and satisfied to.
10. Adhere to all internal Health and Safety procedures and submit near miss reports accordingly.
11. Ensure loads are secured and trailers are coupled correctly.
12. Ensure all daily duties, including paperwork, are completed with accuracy and vigilance, and to report to the Transport Office and immediate issues.
13. Champion Road Risk and Safety at all times.
Skills / Qualifications
14. Minimum 1 year Class 1 HGV (Cat C+E) driving experience is essential.
15. Previous Cat C+E driving experience with Manual Transmission is essential.
16. A positive attitude to work is more important than additional experience.
This role is ideal for experienced drivers seeking a stable and rewarding position within a reputable company. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Why work with Driver Hire
Driver Hire Derby 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 Birmingham South 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.