HGV Class 1 Driver – Birmingham, West Midlands
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Birmingham, West Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at a brand-new, state-of-the-art site offering genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, excellent rates of pay, consistent work with no cancellations, and fantastic benefits once permanent.
This role is ideal for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for consistent day or night shift work.
Shifts:
Days:
• Monday to Saturday
• Start times between 03:00 – 06:00
Nights:
• Monday to Friday
• 1 in 4 Sundays required
• Start times between 16:00 – 17:00
Rates of Pay:
• Days: £16.43 per hour
• Overtime (after 48 hours): £21.85 per hour
• Nights : £21.85 per hour
Benefits
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:
• Excellent hourly rates
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Working from a brand-new distribution centre
• Site canteen
• Site parking
• Training provided
• Immediate starts available
• Employee well-being programme
Day-to-Day Duties
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Class 1 trunking work
• Up to a maximum of 3 drops per day to known destinations
• Operating Category CE vehicles safely and efficiently
• Carrying out pre- and post-journey vehicle inspections
• Ensuring all goods are loaded and secured correctly
• Adhering to UK traffic laws and transport regulations
• Communicating effectively with the transport office and customers
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements
• Assisting with loading and unloading when required
Essential Skills
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:
• Valid UK Category CE Driving Licence
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience driving C+E vehicles
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences (no major endorsement codes)
• Valid UK Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good spoken and written English
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Strong understanding of UK road traffic laws
• Effective communication skills
Desirable Experience
• Previous experience in Class 1 trunking or store delivery work
Training Provided
• Driver assessment required prior to starting
• Two-week paid induction following a successful assessment
• Ongoing industry-related training and support
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.
This role would be suitable for applicants looking for a role as a LGV Class 1 Driver / Truck Driver/ CE Driver
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process