Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Garretts Green, West Midlands

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Garretts Green, West Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and genuine opportunities for growth and progression.

This position is ideal for applicants who have worked in a previous position as a LGVClass 1 Driver, Category CE Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver.

Shifts:

• Working Monday to Friday • Start times between 03:00 and 07:00

Rates of Pay:

• £16.25 per hour

Benefits: As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates • Ongoing work • Weekly pay • On-site canteen • Training provided • 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):

• Carrying out RDC or trunking work (curtain-side, no handball required) • Operating and driving Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently to and from delivery locations • Performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections • Ensuring all cargo is loaded and secured properly • Adhering to traffic laws and regulations • Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management • Assisting with loading and unloading of cargo when required

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

• A valid UK Category CE licence • A minimum of twelve months' experience driving CE vehicles • No more than six penalty points for minor infringements, with no major endorsement codes • A valid UK CPC card and Digi card • Good spoken and written English • Punctuality and excellent time-keeping skills • A solid understanding of traffic laws and regulations • Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience: • Previous commercial driving experience • Previous multi-drop delivery experience

Training Provided

• Drivers will have a short assessment before any shift

Apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver, 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