At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 for store deliveries, ensuring vehicle checks and paperwork completion.
- Company: First Call Contract Services Ltd, offering long-term positions with great earning potential.
- Benefits: Pay rates from £19.50 to £22.25, flexible shifts, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start available with temp to perm options.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a rewarding driving career with excellent pay.
- Qualifications: Minimum 6 months HGV C1 experience, clean driving record, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
First Call Contract Services Ltd are currently recruiting experienced HGV 1 drivers for 2 - 4 store deliveries per day for our Bedford based client. Pay rates from £19.50 to £22.25, this is a great opportunity for HGV class 1 drivers to secure a long term position with great earning potential.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Our client also requires several permanent HGV 1 Tampers, working a 4 on 4 off rolling pattern. There are several shift patterns and times to suit all drivers, i.e. 4 on 2 off rolling, 5 on 2 off rolling, Wednesday/Saturday to Sunday fixed, Thursday/Friday to Monday/Tuesday fixed. Average 9hr to 12hr shifts. Great opportunity to build overtime. Start times available are between 1 and 12. Please note, on the odd occasion, there could be slight variations outside of these grouped times arising from planning requirements (rare) and any unforeseen programme issues; however, planners keep inside the group time agreed by the driver 99% of the time.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Pre journey vehicle checks.
- Complete vehicles check sheets, reporting all damage or defects prior to leaving site.
- Uplift cages and pallets from the previous delivery.
- Complete all paperwork/delivery notes and return to the transport admin clerk.
Rates Paye:
- £19.50 Monday - Friday
- £22.25 Saturday & Sunday
- £22.25 Bank Holiday
Requirements:
- You must have a minimum of 6 months HGV C1 driving experience.
- No more than 9 penalty points; IN, DD, DR, TT codes are not accepted due to insurance clauses.
- Current UK Driving licence, Driver qualification card and CPC card.
- A good understanding of WTD rules and regulations.
- Physically fit and able to pull pallets and cages.
- Be professional, courteous, reliable and punctual at all times.
- Have your own PPE.
- Temp to Perm option if required.
- Immediate start.
HGV Class 1 Driver employer: First Call Contract Services
First Call Contract Services Ltd is an exceptional employer for HGV Class 1 drivers, offering competitive pay rates and flexible shift patterns tailored to suit your lifestyle. With a strong focus on employee growth and long-term opportunities, our Bedford-based client provides a supportive work culture where professionalism and reliability are valued, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while enjoying the benefits of overtime and a temp-to-perm option.
Contact Details:
First Call Contract Services Recruitment Team
