HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Solihull, West Midlands

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver – Solihull, West Midlands to join our well-established client based in Solihull, West Midlands. This role would suit candidates who have experience as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Driver, or Class 1 Delivery Driver. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-known supplier of household goods, offering plenty of ongoing work and long-term opportunities.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
 • Start times between 03:00 and 06:00
 • Some weekend availability required

Rates of Pay

 • £17.00 per hour (Monday to Friday)
 • £18.00 per hour (Saturday)
 • £19.00 per hour (Sunday)

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates
 • Ongoing work
 • Weekly pay
 • Overtime available
 • On-site canteen, vending machines and pool tables
 • Temporary to permanent opportunity
 • Immediate starts
 • Employee well-being programme

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

 • Operating and driving Category C+E vehicles safely and efficiently
 • Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
 • Ensuring all loads are loaded and secured correctly
 • Adhering to traffic laws and regulations
 • Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
 • Maintaining accurate records of shipments, mileage and fuel consumption
 • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
 • Assisting with loading and unloading of cargo as required
 • Completing up to 3 store deliveries or trunking work depending on the run

Essential Skills

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

 • Valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence
 • Minimum of 12 months' experience driving C+E vehicles
 • Valid UK Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card
 • No more than six penalty points and no major endorsement codes
 • Good level of spoken and written English
 • Experience operating various trailer types
 • Punctual with excellent time-keeping
 • Effective communication skills
 • Flexible and available to work overtime when required
 • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Experience

 • Previous experience driving commercial vehicles

Training Provided

 • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout

Apply

If you are ready to take on this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. xwzovoh

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.