HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Castle DoningtonPeople 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 ongoing 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 .Shifts:• Thursday to Monday• Start times between 05:00 and 07:00Rates of Pay:• Weekday: £17.00 per hour• Saturday: £18.00 per hour• Sunday: £19.00 per hourBenefits:As an HGV Class 1 Driver , you will receive:• 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 aidersDay-to-Day Duties:As an HGV Class 1 Driver , your duties will include:• Safely operating Category C+E vehicles completing cross-country runs• 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 directivesEssential Skills:To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver , you will need:• A valid UK Category C+E 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 attitudeDesirable Experience:• Experience securing and strapping abnormal loads• Experience manoeuvring within tight delivery depotsTraining:• Driving assessment required prior to start• Three-day paid company induction programme• Full industry-related training and ongoing supportApply:If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver , please click apply to find out more.People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment processTPBN1_UKTJ