HGV Class 1 Driver (Days)
11 days ago
West Bromwich
HGV Class 1 Driver - West Bromwich People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression with a leading logistics operation. This role would suit candidates with experience as an LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driverr or Articulated Lorry Driver. Rates of Pay: • £17.20 per hour (basic rate), • £20.00 per hour after 20:00 (Monday to Saturday), • £22.00 per hour (Sunday), • £31.73 per hour (Bank Holidays), • Minimum 9.75 hours paid per day Shift Pattern: • Thursday to Monday, • Weekend work required, • Start times between 03:00 and 04:00 Benefits: Your benefits as an HGV Class 1 Driver are: • Excellent hourly rates, • Weekly pay, • Ongoing work, • On-site canteen, • Training provided, • Immediate starts available, • Employee wellbeing programme Day-to-Day Duties: As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will work: • Operating Category CE vehicles safely and efficiently, • Completing RDC and store deliveries, • Delivering cages to distribution centres and supermarkets, • Completing up to two drops per shift, • Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle inspections, • Ensuring loads are correctly loaded and secured, • Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and UK road traffic legislation, • Communicating effectively with transport teams and customers, • Reporting vehicle defects and maintenance issues promptly, • Assisting with loading and unloading duties where required Essential Skills: To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need: • A valid UK Category CE Driving Licence, • A minimum of twelve months' Category CE driving experience, • A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card, • A valid Digital Tachograph Card, • No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes, • A good standard of spoken and written English, • Excellent timekeeping and reliability, • A good understanding of road transport legislation, • Strong communication skills Training: • Driver assessment required before commencement, • Paid induction provided, • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment, • Previous commercial driving experience would be advantageous, • Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be beneficial Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process JBRP1_UKTJ