Job Description:

HGV Class 1 Drivers

Location: Corby

Pay: £18.00 Days / £19.50 Nights / £21 Sat / £22 Sun

The Role

• Average shift length: 10–12 hours

• 7-day operation (working week runs Sunday to Saturday)

• AM shifts: typically start between 05:00–07:00

• PM shifts: typically start between 13:00–19:00

Delivery area spans:

North:  Manchester/Wakefield/Scunthorpe/ Preston – Usually night drivers

West:  South Wales

South:  London (Outer)

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a mixture of products such as crisps, spices, glass jars and cleaning products

• It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure to load is strapped securely, depending on the product

• Occasionally certain sites will require you to use pump truck to unload

• Most sites, no hand balling involved

• Safely operate and drive HGV 1 (C+E) vehicles to transport goods to designated locations

• Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness

• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws and regulations

• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption

• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics team members

• Shifts are booked daily with shift confirmation times texted to you the day before

• No driving assessment on site, but paperwork to be complete before first shift

Requirements

• Valid HGV 1 C+E licence

• Up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card

• Min 12 months HGV Class 1 C+E experience

• Strong understanding of road safety regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

Benefits

• Free and secure parking on site

• Competitive hourly rate

• Flexible working patterns

• Supportive team and friendly working environment

If you are a skilled HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a rewarding job in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.