HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)

Job description

HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)
NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS WELCOME TO APPLY – TRAINING AVAILABLE

ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE ASAP!

Location: Coventry CV8
Job Type: Long-term ongoing

Shift Patterns

Across Sunday to Friday (full-time and part-time options available) – Monday and Friday are priority shifts.

Start time windows:

• Between 13:00 – 17:00

• Between 20:00 – 01:00

Pay (including rolled-up holiday pay)

Weeks 1–12

• Days (6am – 10pm): £20.22 per hour

• Nights (10pm – 6am): £20.50 per hour

• Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): £20.50 per hour

13+ Weeks

• Days (6am – 10pm): £20.50 per hour

• Nights (10pm – 6am): £21.06 per hour

• 6th Shift – Days (6am – 10pm): £30.75 per hour

• 6th Shift – Nights (10pm – 6am): £31.31 per hour

• Bank Holiday – Days (6am – 10pm): £41.00 per hour

• Bank Holiday – Nights (10pm – 6am): £41.56 per hour

Average shift length: 10–12 hours (guaranteed 8 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels containing high-value goods.

• Collecting high-value goods from well-known customers, including full trailer collections, drop and swap operations.

• Occasional handling of push roller cages as required.

• Precise reversing and manoeuvring in yards, including shunting duties when needed.

• Completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

• Adhering to traffic laws, regulations, and company safety standards.

• Communicating effectively with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.

• Ability to be flexible with start times within the above windows (drivers can choose their preferred window).

• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card.

• Maximum of 6 points on licence (minor offences only).

• Successful completion of assessment (theory & practical).

• Understanding of WTD legislation.

• Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset.

Benefits

• Flexible shift options – full-time or part-time.

• 8 hours guaranteed per shift.

• On-site clinic days to support driver training and development.

• Dedicated on-site recruitment and support team.

• Long-term ongoing work with an industry-leading logistics provider.

For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!

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