HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the London area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)

Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)

Pay Rate:

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Midweek - £19.71 per hour rising to £20.71 after 12 weeks

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Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks

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Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks

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Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks

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Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks

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Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

Location: London Docklands, Heathrow, Dagenham, Southall, Feltham, Croydon, London City, Park Royal, West London, Barking

Job Type: Ongoing

The role:

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Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.

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Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.

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Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot

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Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.

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Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.

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Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.

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Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

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Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).

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Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.

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Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

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No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).

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Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.

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Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).

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Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.

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Full understanding of WTD legislation.

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Excellent communication skills.

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A safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

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Flexible shift scheduling

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Consistent trunking work - no manual handling

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Weekly pay at highly competitive rates

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Well-maintained, modern vehicles

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Supportive operations team

For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch