HGV Class 1 Driver - West Bromwich, West Midlands

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 would suit applicants who have worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or Trunking 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
• Opportunity for career progression

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:

• 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 12 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
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Training:

• Driver assessment required before commencement
• Paid induction provided
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver, 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