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Posted 21 July, 2026

Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Southampton
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Driver Hire Southampton are currently recruiting for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our clients which specialises in general haulage deliveries.

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Information about this Class 1 position:

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  • AD HOC work (between Monday to Friday)
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  • Delivering palletised goods on a Class 1 curtain sider
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  • Completing deliveries and some collections around the South Coast area
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  • Day and Night shifts available (10-12 hour days on average)
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  • Pallets are loaded and unloaded for you with FLT
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  • Night shifts include trunk runs and trailer swaps
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  • Communicating with Transport Office, following provided routes, completing all relevant paperwork correctly
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Requirements from you as a Class 1 Driver:

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  • Full UK Class 1 licence with valid CPC and Digi card
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  • Minimum of 1 year experience driving a Class 1 vehicle
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  • Great communication skills
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  • Experience with curtain side trailers/ general haulage deliveries/ strapping
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  • Own transport to commute to and from work
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  • Fantastic time keeping and communications skills
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  • Complete daily vehicle checks
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  • Comply with the companies health and safety procedures
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  • Record Tacho hours correctly
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Benefits of a Class 1 Driver working for Driver Hire Southampton:

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  • Weekly pay
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  • PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment methods
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  • Onsite parking
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  • CPC and licence upgrading with Driver Hire Training
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  • Consistent communication with our dedicated in-house team
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  • Training provided by our client
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  • Generous referral scheme
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  • 24/7 support
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Driver Hire Southampton is an agency which provides staff cover to a range of companies within the Southampton and Winchester area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or those looking for full time work.