HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Manchester

Salary: £17.35 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay (£15.50 with accrued holiday pay)

Working Hours: Start time of approximately 06:00, Mon-Fri (option to work weekends)

We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our client's Team in Manchester. You will follow the route planned for you, prepared by a Transport planner. Work independently, enjoy your journeys, and keep your administration simple using a smartphone or tablet.

We offer:

• Weekly pay, paid by BACS transfer
• 28-Days holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanently opportunity for the right candidate

HGV Class 1 Driver Duties include:

• 10-15 customers per day delivering fully palletised, general haulage.
• Driving company vehicle responsibly and safely, obeying all traffic laws
• Securing loads, flatbed and Ratchet straps
• Daily vehicle checks to ensure procedural compliance.
• Maintaining regular contact with Transport Manager on daily progress
• Completing paperwork accurately as instructed
• Dealing with customers face to face in a polite and courteous manner.

HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements:

• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• No more than 6 points (No DD's, DR's, IN's, TT's)
• Full UK Driving licence, held for 2 years
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws - and commitment to safe use of the roads

Driver Hire, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company have been engaged by a major European company to recruit their HGV Class 1 Drivers. Based in Manchester. We offer a true, honest, and personal service and you will deal directly with the business owner. Plus, attractive rate of pay PLUS, regular overtime, paid weekly via PAYE.