HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Crewe (Recruiting from Stoke-on-Trent)

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our well-established client based in Crewe , with applications welcomed from drivers living in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas .

Please note: The actual working location is Crewe, and all drivers must be able to travel to Crewe for their allocated shifts.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, Monday to Friday working, ongoing assignments, weekly pay, paid breaks, immediate starts and genuine long-term opportunities with a leading logistics business.

£19.06 Days | £20.06 Nights | 1.5x Overtime on Sixth Shift £28.59 | Paid Breaks | Monday to Friday | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts

This position would suit applicants who have previously worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category C+E Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or Trunking Driver.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • Day shift start times available between 7:00am and 4:00pm
 • Night shift start times available between 10:00pm and 4:00am
 • Flexible start times available, with fixed start times accommodated where possible, provided they fall within the agreed shift windows
 • Overtime opportunities available on a sixth shift

Rates of Pay

 • £19.06 per hour – Days
 • £20.06 per hour – Nights
 • Overtime paid at 1.5x on the sixth shift
 • Weekly pay
 • Paid breaks

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates of pay
 • Weekly pay
 • Ongoing work
 • Overtime opportunities
 • Site canteen
 • Immediate starts available
 • Employee wellbeing programme
 • Driver assessment and paid induction
 • Paid breaks
 • Industry-related training and ongoing support

Day-to-Day Duties

 • Completing depot-to-depot trunking deliveries with occasional store deliveries across the North West
 • Operating Category C+E vehicles safely and efficiently
 • Carrying out pre- and post-journey vehicle inspections
 • Ensuring all loads are secure and compliant with transport regulations
 • Adhering to all road traffic legislation and company procedures
 • Communicating effectively with the transport office and customers
 • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements promptly
 • Assisting with loading and unloading when required

Essential Skills

 • Valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) Driving Licence
 • Valid Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
 • No more than six penalty points for minor offences
 • No DR10, DG10, IN10 or TT99 endorsement codes
 • Good spoken and written English
 • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
 • Good understanding of UK road traffic legislation
 • Strong communication skills
 • Ability to travel to the Crewe depot for allocated shift start times

Training Provided

 • Driver assessment required prior to starting
 • One-day paid induction following a successful assessment
 • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver living in Stoke-on-Trent or the surrounding areas and can reliably travel to Crewe for work , apply today with your updated CV and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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