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)
• 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.

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