At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles for container haulage at Southampton Docks.
- Company: Join a well-established transport operation with ongoing work.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, weekly pay, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Ongoing support from a dedicated team and long-term opportunities.
- Why this job: Immediate starts available with consistent Monday to Friday shifts.
- Qualifications: Valid UK HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC required.
The predicted salary is between 21.29 - 21.29 £ per hour.
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Container Drivers – Southampton £18–£21.29ph | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Bookings | Immediate Starts
StaffCo Direct is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Container Drivers for ongoing container haulage work based at Southampton Docks. We have immediate starts available for both day, night, and tramper drivers offering consistent Monday to Friday work with a well-established container transport operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of our valued clients, operating modern vehicles with regular work, competitive PAYE rates and long-term opportunities.
Pay Rates (PAYE)- Monday – Friday Days – £18ph plus accrued holiday or £20.17ph including holiday pay
- Monday – Friday Nights – £19ph plus accrued holiday or £21.29ph including holiday pay
You'll be completing container haulage work to and from Southampton Docks, collecting and delivering shipping containers between the port, distribution centres and customer sites across the UK. We have a mixture of day, night, and tramping work available. Day shifts typically start between 05:00 and 07:00, while night shifts generally start between 17:00 and 19:00. Shifts typically average 10–12 hours, with a minimum of 8 hours guaranteed per shift. This is an ongoing Monday to Friday operation with immediate starts and regular weekly bookings.
Our ideal candidate- Holds a valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence held for at least 1 year
- Holds a valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
- Has no more than 6 penalty points (no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
- Previous container haulage experience is preferred but not essential
- Holds a valid Southampton Dock Card
StaffCo Direct provides weekly pay, PPE, online driver portal access, pension scheme enrolment, ongoing support from a dedicated account team, and consistent long-term bookings. You'll also benefit from free on-site parking and a smooth onboarding process.
Interested? Apply for the role and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the position further.
Class 1 Perm Driver in Southampton employer: StaffCo Direct
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