HGV Class 1 Driver
3 days ago
Chesterfield
HGV Class 1 Driver - Afternoon Shift - East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based at East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, consistent Monday to Friday work, and long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent position. This role would suit applicants who have previously worked as an LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver. Rates of Pay: • £17.08 per hour – 06:00 - 18:00, • £21.35 per hour – 18:00 - 06:00 Shift Pattern: • Monday to Friday, • Start times between 14:00 and 16:00 Benefits: Your benefits as an HGV Class 1 Driver are: • Weekly pay, • Ongoing long-term work, • Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates, • On-site canteen facilities, • Secure onsite parking, • Overtime available, • Modern twenty-three plate vehicles, • Thirty-three days holiday once permanent (aligned with factory shutdowns), • Excellent rates of pay, • On-site mental health first aiders Day-to-Day Duties: Your duties as an HGV Class 1 Driver are: • Safely operating Category C+E vehicles completing three to five trunk runs per day, • Operating curtain-sider trailers and securing loads correctly, including awkward loads, • Making timely deliveries to various destinations, • Communicating effectively with the transport team, • Adhering to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, • Ensuring full compliance with driving laws and working time directives Essential Skills: To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need: • A valid UK Category CE Licence, • A valid UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card, • A minimum of six months continuous Class 1 driving experience, • No more than six penalty points for minor infringements, • No major endorsement codes, • Excellent communication and time management skills, • A professional and reliable attitude Training: • Driving assessment required prior to start, • Three-day paid company induction programme, • Full industry-related training and ongoing support Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver and would like to find out more, please click apply. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process JBRP1_UKTJ