Class 1 Trunking Driver - £16.44/hr + £1,000 Joining Bonus
Location: Leicester
Pay: £16.44 per hour
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Smart Solutions are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a busy recycling operation in Leicester.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for regular ongoing work and a 4-day working week.
£1,000 JOINING BONUS
- £500 after successfully completing 6 weeks
- A further £500 after successfully completing 12 weeks
- Terms and conditions apply
The Role
You will be completing a straightforward trunking route from Leicester to Edmonton, transporting recycling materials using a walking floor trailer.
Your duties will include:
- Completing a trunk run from Leicester to Edmonton
- Transporting recycling waste using a walking floor trailer
- Returning to Leicester with a backload
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks
- Ensuring loads are transported safely
- Following all transport and health & safety procedures
- Completing routine driver paperwork as required
Walking Floor Experience Not Essential
Walking floor experience is preferred but not essential.
Drivers with mainly Class 1 motorway/trunking experience will also be considered, with training available for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Full UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
- Walking floor experience advantageous but not essential
- Reliable and professional approach
- Good understanding of road safety and transport procedures
What We Offer
- £16.44 per hour
- 4 days per week
- Ongoing work
- Weekly pay
- £1,000 joining bonus
- Training available for suitable drivers without walking floor experience
Location: Leicester
Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.
Eligible Armed Forces candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
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Job Type
Full-time
Experience
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification
- HGV Class 1 licence (preferred)
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location
In person
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Class 1 Driver – Trunking employer: Smart Solutions
Smart Solutions is an excellent employer for Class 2 Drivers in Milton Keynes, offering a stable work environment with Monday to Friday shifts and competitive pay of £16.00 per hour. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through temp-to-perm opportunities, and we foster a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety, making it a rewarding place to build your career in waste management.
