HGV Class 1 Driver

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their agency for an ongoing role based near Queenborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established agency with a great history who are looking for long term coverage with their client in the retail industry.

The HGV Class 1 Driver role entails (but is not limited to):

Delivery of various goods from our client’s depot to stores around the south-east.

Unloading goods with MHE at each site following the client directives. Sometimes loading the trailer before departure at the beginning of the shift.

Shift start times are 04:00, 10:00, 18:00 and 23:00 and they will be an average of 11 hours long.

The standard rota is 5 on and 3 off. Our client is ideally looking for HGV Class 1 drivers on a full time basis, but we can discuss part-time hours.

A successful HGV Class 1 Driver candidate will have:

Full Class 1 (C+E) licence with ideally of 1 years' recent experience. New passes are welcome to enquire.

Valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card.

No more than 6 points and no DD or DR endorsement codes.

A great knowledge of rules and regulations within HGV Class 1 driving.

Good roadcraft and geographical knowledge.

Previous HGV Class 1 Driver retail experience is preferred but not required.

The hourly rate for this position is £18.66 for days and £23.32 for nights. Bank holidays are paid at time and a half.

This will be paid on a weekly basis. Holiday allowance is accrued on top of this rate.

This role is ideally temp-to-perm, but if you are looking for more flexible temporary please speak to our team on (phone number removed)