HGV 1 Container Driver

Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) - Days/Nights/Weekends

• Temporary contract
• Immediate start
• Pay Rate from £19.00ph-£25.00ph / £25-£30ph for a night out
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing/ Ad- hoc
• Friendly, 24-hour support service
• Must have held your HGV1 licence for 6 months
• Must have Container experience
• Day shifts start between 4.00am-6.00am
• Night shifts start between 18.00pm-9.00pm

Company Overview

Get Staff AAdvance Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart West Midlands, specialising in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients across the UK within the logistics sectors.

The Job

• Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport
• Complete deliveries and collections efficiently
• Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time.
• Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments
• Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods
• Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills and Experience Required

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
• A minimum of 1 years' experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers
• A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations