Container Driver HGV Class 1

CV-Library Portsmouth, Hampshire Posted 30 Sep 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001

Contract, Temporary, Part Time Class 1 (C+E) Featured

£17 - £30/hour

Job Description & Overview

Container Driver HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E, HGV1, LGV1) – Days/Nights/Weekends – Portsmouth / Chichester

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Temporary Contract</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Days/Nights/Weekends</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Location: Portsmouth & Chichester</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Pay Rate from £17.00ph – £25.00ph / £25.00-£30.00 for a night out</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Weekly Pay</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">14 Weeks / Ongoing / Ad-hoc</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Immediate Start Available</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Must have Container experience (DP World Card essential)</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Must have held your HGV1 licence for 1 year</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Friendly 24/7 Support Service</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Day shifts start between 4.00am-6.00am</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Night shifts Start between 4.00pm-9.00pm</li>

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What We Offer at Get Staff

Get Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart of Portsmouth, specialising in temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the UK within the Driving, Mechanical & Electrical, and Engineering sectors.

The Job- Container Driver HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E, HGV1, LGV1)

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Complete deliveries and collections efficiently</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time.</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company</li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers</li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Skills and Experience Required- Container Driver HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E, HGV1, LGV1)</h5>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Must have Valid DP World Card</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">A valid Digital Tachograph card</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">A minimum of 1 years’ experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)</li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2">Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations</li>

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Key Details

Date Posted: 30 Sep 2026
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary, Part Time
Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
Category: Distribution

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