HGV Class 1 Driver – West Bromwich

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and genuine opportunities to grow and progress.

Shifts

  •  5 days out of 7 (weekends included)

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
  •  Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 17:00

Rates of Pay

  •  £17.20 per hour (basic rate)
  •  £20.00 per hour after 20:00 (Monday to Saturday)
  •  £22.00 per hour (Sunday)

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

  •  Excellent hourly rates
  •  Ongoing work
  •  Weekly pay
  •  On-site canteen
  •  Training provided
  •  Immediate starts available
  •  Employee well-being programme

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

  •  Completing store deliveries involving cage work
  •  Operating and driving Class 1 (Category CE) vehicles safely and efficiently
  •  Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  •  Ensuring all loads are secured correctly
  •  Adhering to traffic laws and regulations
  •  Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
  •  Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs
  •  Assisting with loading and unloading when required
  •  Delivering cages to distribution centres and supermarkets
  •  Completing up to two drops per shift

Essential Skills

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

  •  Valid UK Category CE driving licence
  •  Minimum of 12 months' experience driving CE vehicles
  •  Valid UK Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card
  •  No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
  •  Good level of spoken and written English
  •  Excellent time-keeping and punctuality
  •  Good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
  •  Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

  •  Previous commercial driving experience
  •  Previous multi-drop delivery experience

Training Provided

  •  Driver assessment must be completed prior to starting

Apply

If you are ready to take on this opportunity as an HGV Class 1 Driver in West Bromwich, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. xbpsjku

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