HGV I Driver in London

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. £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.
• Engage with the front line transport teams on daily brief and de-brief.
• 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) provided.
• Only drive vehicles for which you are authorised to do so, ensuring that you have been fully familiarised.
• Have on their person their Driver Licence, DQC Card and Tachograph card at all times during working hours.
• Comply with company policies on medical requirements and examinations.
• Conduct a full and thorough pre-shift inspection of vehicles and trailers in advance of their operation and 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.
• Treat company vehicles and equipment in line with training avoiding any misuse and abuse, and minimising any damage.
• Comply with training requirements.
• Report any vehicle 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.

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 well as individually
• Complete routine vehicle checks
• Experience of securing loads within vehicles and/or trailers.