HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER – MORNING OR AFTERNOON SHIFTS – EAST MIDLANDS GATEWAY, DERBYSHIRE

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver – East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire to join our well-established client based at East Midlands Gateway, Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering up to £21.35 per hour, consistent Monday to Friday work, morning or afternoon start times, ongoing long-term work and permanent opportunities for the right candidates.

UP TO £21.35 PER HOUR | MONDAY TO FRIDAY | AM & PM STARTS | ONGOING WORK | PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES | MODERN 23-PLATE VEHICLES

This role would suit candidates with experience as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category C+E Driver, CE Driver, Class 1 Trunking Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or HGV Driver.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • Morning and afternoon shifts available
 • Morning start times between 04:00 and 06:00
 • Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 16:00

Rates of Pay

 • £17.08 per hour – hours worked between 06:00 and 18:00
 • £21.35 per hour – hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00

Benefits

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

 • Weekly pay
 • Excellent hourly rates
 • Ongoing long-term work
 • Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates
 • Overtime available
 • Modern 23-plate vehicles
 • On-site canteen facilities
 • Secure on-site parking
 • On-site mental health first aiders
 • Thirty-three days’ holiday once permanent, aligned with factory shutdowns

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include:

 • Safely operating Category C+E vehicles
 • Completing three to five trunk runs per day
 • Operating curtain-sider trailers
 • Securing loads correctly and safely, including awkward loads
 • Making timely deliveries to various destinations
 • Communicating effectively with the transport team
 • Adhering to company policies, procedures and health and safety regulations
 • Ensuring full compliance with drivers’ hours, driving legislation and Working Time Directive requirements

Essential Skills

 • Valid UK Category C+E driving licence
 • Valid UK Driver CPC Card
 • Valid Digital Tachograph Card
 • Minimum of six months’ continuous HGV Class 1 driving experience
 • No more than six penalty points for minor infringements
 • No major endorsement codes
 • Excellent communication and time management skills
 • Professional and reliable approach to work

Training Provided

 • Driving assessment required prior to starting
 • Three-day paid company induction programme
 • Full industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for Monday to Friday trunking work, excellent rates of pay and long-term opportunities, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.

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