HGV I Driver in Birmingham

Our well established client is currently looking to recruit a HGV I driver, to join their team, on an ongoing, temporary basis, Starting on 5th January 2026

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
£17.93ph for the first 8 hours, rising to £20.78ph after 8 hours
Job role:
Provision of first class safe, efficient and customer focused delivery and collection services within the Network
Comply with issued start times in line with contractual requirements
Conduct collections and deliveries in accordance with the plan and/or instructions from the transport office
Conduct collections and deliveries within the timeframes outlined
Ensure all delivery documentation and electronic PODs are completed accurately and in real time during a working shift
Operate all provided IT hardware and systems in line with training and operational requirements
To engage with the font line transport teams on daily brief and de-brief
To participate in regular 1-2-1s with their nominated Transport FLMs
Ensure a thorough working knowledge of the regulations under which they operate and in particular the Highway Code & Road Traffic Act 1988, and Road Safety Act 2006
Operate in line with all legal requirements and ensure full compliance with tachograph and working time legislation
Operate in line with company Health and safety policy and procedures, following approved risk assessments and ensuring live assessments of risks in the workplace (dynamic risk assessments
Provide suggestions and opportunities to enhance operational performance as well as health and safety within operations
Ensure the correct and appropriate load security is in place before moving any goods in a vehicle or trailer
Act as an ambassador of the company with customers and the public, conducting yourself in a professional manner, being polite, courteous, and helpful
Ensure a professional and efficient service to our customers
Wear the company uniform and the appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) provide
Only drive vehicles for which you are authorised to do so, ensuring that you have been fully familiarise
Have on their person their Driver Licence, DQC Card and Tachograph card at all times during working hours
To comply with company policies on medical requirements and examinations
To conduct a full and thorough pre-shift inspection of vehicles and trailers in advance of their operation and to comply with the defect reporting process, ensuring all defective vehicles, trailers and equipment are reported immediately
Ensure the safe coupling and un-coupling procedures for trailers are adhered to
To treat company vehicles and equipment in line with training avoiding any misuse and abuse, and minimising any damage
To comply with training requirements
Report any vehicles accidents, incidents of collisions in line with the Policy and the Bump Card process
Follow Company/customer specific procedures on their premises and with their goods during delivery and collection
Operation of Forward-Facing Cameras in line with policies and procedures. xrnqpay
In order to apply, you must possess the following:

• HGV I Licence
• Previous professional driving experience
• Good geographical knowledge
• Ability to follow operational, legal, and H&S procedures
• Ability to read, understand and follow direction/instructions
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Working understanding of legal requirements, highway code and road traffic act
• Work well in teams as individually
• Complete routine vehicle checks
• Experience of securing loads within vehicles and/or trailers.