Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (Trunking)
Free Accommodation, Meals and Relocation bonus
Locations: Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes, Glasgow & Bristol (Inter-depot routes)
Position Type: Temporary Contract (6 to 10 weeks) - Immediate Start
Hourly Rate: £21.44 to £25.32 per hour + accrued holiday pay
Financial Incentives: Fully paid hotel accommodation + breakfast & 1 meal daily + £15/day subsistence + £240/week relocation bonus + mileage expenses
Job Overview
We are seeking professional and reliable HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for a high-earning 6 to 10-week temporary contract to support our core distribution network.
The role is focused on clean, efficient depot-to-depot trunking work between major hubs in the Stoke, Milton Keynes, Glasgow and Bristol areas . This position involves minimal physical handling of freight. To fully support you during this short-term deployment, premium hotel accommodation (including daily breakfast and an additional meal), a daily subsistence allowance, travel mileage coverage, and a substantial weekly relocation bonus are provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Trunking Operations: Safely transport loads from one designated depot to another.
- Timetable Adherence: Complete scheduled hub-to-hub drop-offs on time to maintain network efficiency.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting defects immediately.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strictly adhere to EU Drivers' Hours, working time directives, and tachograph regulations.
- Minimal Manual Handling: The role is primarily drop-and-swap or depot-assisted offloading.
Candidate Requirements
- Licence: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
- Cards: Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
- Driving Record: Clean licence preferred (up to 6 minor points considered; no active DR, DD, or IN endorsements).
- Flexibility: Willingness to relocate temporarily to provided accommodation and work flexible shift patterns (including day, night, and weekend shifts).
- Christmas & New Year - you must be available to work either Christmas Eve or Boxing Day and either New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
What We Offer & Compensation Details
- Premium Base Pay: Competitive hourly rates between £21.44 and £25.32 per hour , plus accrued holiday pay.
- Accommodation: Premium hotel accommodation fully funded for the duration of the contract.
- Hotel Catering: Complimentary breakfast and one main meal provided daily at the hotel.
- Daily Subsistence: £15.00 per day allowance to cover additional food and living expenses.
- Completion Bonus: A relocation
HGV Class 1 Driver in Glasgow employer: Surecall Recruitment Services
Surecall Recruitment Services is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where HGV Drivers can thrive. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee growth, we prioritise safety and efficiency in all deliveries, making Northampton an ideal location for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Surecall Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
