HGV Class 1 Drivers
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 1 Drivers – Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2SA</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">DAY Tramping | Immediate starts</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Looking for reliable HGV driving work in Ernesettle, Plymouth? Join HG Recruitment and benefit from competitive pay, weekly wages and regular, ongoing shifts with our established client.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rates: holiday pay is accrued</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Days £15.00</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights £17.75</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Saturday £17.75</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Sunday £20.50</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Estimated weekly pay £976 based on 55 hrs***</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 driving work supporting North Tawton, Cullompton and Ernesettle depots, as required.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complete collections and deliveries across the UK using curtain-sided vehicles.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Deliver directly to customer and commercial sites.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Secure loads safely using ratchet straps and complete manual handling where required.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Use a handheld PDA to record deliveries and complete relevant paperwork.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain regular communication with the transport team throughout your shift.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights away will form part of the role depending on the route.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Follow all site, transport and health & safety procedures.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You must have:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience delivering to customer sites is desirable.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good knowledge of UK road networks.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Comfortable with manual handling as part of the role.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Professional and confident when dealing with customers.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable, flexible and able to work independently.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication and time-management skills.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing Class 1 driving work across established transport operations.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity for nights away and varied UK routes.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Regular work across North Tawton, Cullompton and Ernesettle.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing training and support to maintain industry standards.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Varied work covering both collections and deliveries.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to build experience across different depots and routes.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply now</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Click APPLY to apply for this HGV Driver role in North Tawton, Cullompton and Ernesettle and our team will contact you to discuss the next steps.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Want to learn more about HG Recruitment and the opportunities we offer? Visit our website: (url removed)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HG Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Registration and work are subject to eligibility checks, including proof of the Right to Work in the UK</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 12 Oct 2026
- Location: Plymouth
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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