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HGV Class 1 Driver

CV-Library Portsmouth, Hampshire Posted 02 Oct 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent Class 1 (C+E) Featured
£19.00 - £22.00/hour

Job Description & Overview

CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER - DAY & NIGHT WORK - PORTSMOUTH

Are you looking for a new Class 1 HGV driving role in Portsmouth?

SRG Recruitment Ltd are seeking experienced Class 1 / C+E / LGV1 / HGV1 Drivers for both day and night driving work with a well-known haulier based in Portsmouth.

Our client can offer year-round work for the right candidates, with a variety of shifts available across days, nights and weekends.

The role will mainly involve refrigerated / fridge work, delivering palletised and caged goods. Drivers with experience in curtain-side, tautliner, general haulage, trunking, multidrop and distribution work are also encouraged to apply.

THE ROLE

Driving HGV Class 1 / C+E / LGV1 / HGV1 vehicles

Day and night driving positions available

Refrigerated / fridge trailer work

Delivering palletised and caged goods

Multidrop deliveries and collections

Trunking and depot-to-depot work

Curtain-side / curtainsider and tautliner work

Loading and unloading goods

Securing loads correctly and safely

Completing delivery paperwork and using PDA systems

Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects

Working to delivery schedules and planned routes

Following all Drivers' Hours, Tachograph and WTD regulations

Customer-facing deliveries and professional communication

Working safely and efficiently across local, regional and national routes

REQUIREMENTS

Full HGV Class 1 / C+E / LGV1 licence

Proven UK Class 1 HGV driving experience

Experience with refrigerated / fridge work preferred

Multidrop and delivery experience advantageous

Curtain-side / tautliner experience advantageous

Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and WTD

No DD, DR, DG or IN endorsement codes

Good understanding of the English language, both written and spoken

Reliable, flexible and professional approach to work

Good geographical knowledge and route-planning awareness

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a transport team

SHIFTS & RATES

Various day and night shifts are available, including weekend work.

Umbrella Rates:

Days: £19 per hour Monday to Friday

Nights: £20 per hour Monday to Friday

Saturday: £21 per hour

Sunday: £22 per hour

Guaranteed 10 hours per shift Monday to Friday

PAYE rates available on request

All rates inclusive of holiday pay

If you are an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver, C+E Driver, LGV1 Driver, HGV1 Driver, Refrigerated Driver, Fridge Driver, Curtain-Side Driver, Multidrop Driver, Trunking Driver or General Haulage Driver looking for regular work in the Portsmouth area, get in contact with SRG Recruitment today.

Call Matt, Ben or Ruby on (phone number removed) or email your CV to

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 02 Oct 2026
  • Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
  • Category: Distribution
Employer Information
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CV-Library
Verified Transport Employer

Verified transport and logistics firm operating commercial fleets across the UK network.

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