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HGV Class 1 Driver - SOLO7
Chorley, Lancashire | Employed / PAYE
About the role
Join Forge's Class 1 trunking operation on a 4 on, 4 off pattern. You'll move tractor units and trailers between customer sites, with no loading, strapping or manual handling.
Pay and employment
£168 per shift on weekdays and weekends, paid monthly through PAYE. Normal SOLO7 work does not include a night-out allowance.
Illustrative annual earnings
Approximately £30,660 basic per year before tax, based on a 365-day year averaging 182.5 paid shifts on the 4-on, 4-off rota (365 ÷ 2 × £168). This includes paid holiday within the normal rota, assuming holiday is paid at the same £168 rate; holiday is not added as extra shifts.
Optional extra-shift illustrations at £168 per shift: 12 extra shifts in a year gives £32,676; 24 gives £34,692. These are examples, not promised annual pay. Actual paid shifts depend on your rota and any extra work allocated.
There may be opportunities for extra holiday-cover and tramping shifts to increase earnings, subject to availability and applicable driving-hours and working-time limits. The role rate and any eligible night-out allowance will be confirmed when work is allocated. A tramping allowance is not part of normal SOLO7 pay.
Working pattern
Work four shifts followed by four consecutive days off, giving you a regular block of time for life outside work. The role is mainly nights, returning home after each shift.
Start times can change from week to week. You can provide a preferred start-time window, which the team will accommodate as closely as operational requirements allow.
What you'll do
- Take a tractor unit to the designated collection point.
- Collect an empty or loaded trailer and transport it to its destination.
- Complete trunking movements between customer sites.
- Follow the work allocated through the Forge driver app.
- Carry out professional vehicle checks and comply with driving-hours and working-time rules.
What you'll need
- A Class 1 C+E driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
- Flexibility around changing start times.
- A professional approach to vehicle checks, safety and compliance.
What Forge provides
- Monthly PAYE pay.
- Holiday pay and Statutory Sick Pay.
- Uniform. xgikmsk
- Free on-site parking.
- Routes and work information through the Forge driver app.
Pay: £30,
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HGV Class 1 Driver nights in Chorley employer: Forge Logistics
Forge Logistics is an exceptional employer that values its team members by offering competitive pay, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive support for all drivers. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a culture that prioritises work-life balance, you can thrive in a rewarding environment while driving high-spec vehicles with minimal overhead costs. Join us in Blackpool and be part of a veteran-owned company that truly cares about your success and well-being.
