HGV Class 1 Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER - DAY & NIGHT WORK - SOUTHAMPTON</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you looking for a new Class 1 HGV driving role in Southampton?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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 Southampton.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client can offer year-round work for the right candidates, with a variety of shifts available across days, nights and weekends.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role will include a mixture of container, port, refrigerated / fridge, curtain-side, general haulage, trunking and distribution work. Drivers with previous container or port experience are particularly encouraged to apply.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">THE ROLE</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>Driving HGV Class 1 / C+E / LGV1 / HGV1 vehicles</span></li>

<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>Day and night Class 1 driving positions available</span></li>

<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>Container haulage and container transport work</span></li>

<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>Container collections and deliveries from Southampton Port and surrounding depots</span></li>

<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>Port, dock and container terminal work</span></li>

<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>Collecting and delivering shipping containers to customer sites, warehouses and distribution centres</span></li>

<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>Experience with container trailers / skeletal trailers advantageous</span></li>

<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>Refrigerated / fridge trailer work</span></li>

<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>Delivering palletised and caged goods</span></li>

<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>Multidrop deliveries and collections</span></li>

<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>Trunking and depot-to-depot work</span></li>

<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>Curtain-side / curtainsider and tautliner work</span></li>

<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>General haulage and distribution work</span></li>

<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>Loading and unloading goods where required</span></li>

<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>Checking and securing containers and loads correctly and safely</span></li>

<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>Completing delivery paperwork, PODs and using PDA systems</span></li>

<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>Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects</span></li>

<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>Working to delivery schedules and planned routes</span></li>

<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>Following all Drivers' Hours, Tachograph and WTD regulations</span></li>

<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>Customer-facing deliveries and professional communication</span></li>

<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>Working safely and efficiently across local, regional and national routes</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">CONTAINER & PORT WORK</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in container haulage, port work, dock work or shipping container deliveries is highly desirable. Drivers who have experience collecting containers from Southampton Port, container terminals, freight depots, distribution centres or customer sites are encouraged to apply.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Container driving experience may include shipping containers, skeletal trailers, container trailers, port collections, dock deliveries, container swaps, import/export containers, empty container movements and general container haulage.</p>

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

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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>Full HGV Class 1 / C+E / LGV1 licence</span></li>

<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>Proven UK Class 1 HGV driving experience</span></li>

<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>Container / port / dock experience preferred</span></li>

<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>Refrigerated / fridge work experience preferred</span></li>

<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>Multidrop and delivery experience advantageous</span></li>

<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>Curtain-side / tautliner experience advantageous</span></li>

<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>Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card</span></li>

<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>Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and WTD</span></li>

<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>No DD, DR, DG or IN endorsement codes</span></li>

<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>Good understanding of the English language, both written and spoken</span></li>

<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>Reliable, flexible and professional approach to work</span></li>

<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>Good geographical knowledge and route-planning awareness</span></li>

<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>Comfortable working both independently and as part of a transport team</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">SHIFTS & RATES</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Various day and night shifts are available, including weekend work.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Umbrella Rates:</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>Days: £20 per hour Monday to Friday</span></li>

<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>Nights: £22 per hour Monday to Friday</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Guaranteed 10 hours per shift Monday to Friday</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>PAYE rates available on request</span></li>

<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>All rates inclusive of holiday pay</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you are an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver, C+E Driver, LGV1 Driver, HGV1 Driver, Container Driver, HGV Container Driver, Container Haulage Driver, Port Driver, Dock Driver, Skeletal Trailer Driver, Refrigerated Driver, Fridge Driver, Curtain-Side Driver, Multidrop Driver, Trunking Driver or General Haulage Driver looking for regular work in Southampton, get in contact with SRG Recruitment today.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Call Matt, Ben or Ruby on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) (url removed))</p>