HGV Class 1 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 1 Location: Gloucester - GL2 Pay Rates

• Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight, £18.15ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• 45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

Shift Patterns

• Fixed Shifts: Saturday and/or Sunday
• Average Shift Length: 12 hours
• Start times vary between 14:00 - 22:00
• Pre-booked rota for better planning

Job Role

• Destinations: Midlands Hubs
• Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back or x1 collection
• No multi-drop
• No hand ball - clean driving work only

Vehicle & Equipment Info

• Modern fleet
• Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

• Full UK Class C+E Licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• 6 points maximus - no DR/DG/CC/DD/BA endorsements
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
• Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 3 - 6 months
• Full induction required - this is paid time and must be completed on a midweek

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite parking
• Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
• Supportive team and structured environment
• Attractive pay rates

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

• Predictable hours and local depot
• Pre-booked rota allows for family planning

What Other Drivers Say

• "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"
• Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

• Fedex
• Royal Mail Group

THE LOCATION OF THIS WORK IS GLOUCESTER HOWEVER THIS CONTRACT IS RAN BY THE NEWCASTLE BRANCH SO PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION/ WITH ANY QUESTIONS,

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

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