HGV1 / Class 1 / C+E Driver

065103238

£18 - £22 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Logistics And Distribution

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Drivers - Kettering

HGV1 (C+E) Drivers required!
Location: Kettering
Pay: £18.00 Days / £19.50 Nights / £21 Sat / £22 Sun

The Role

Average shift length: 10–12 hours
7-day operation (working week runs Sunday to Saturday)
AM shifts: typically start between 04:00–06:00
PM shifts: typically start between 16:00–19:00
Average of 2 drops per shift, plus collections
Curtain-sided vehicles – generally no handball; any occasional handball is very light
Delivery area spans:

North: up to Mansfield
West: Wednesbury
South: as far as Thatcham
East: as far as Lowestoft

Delivering cardboard packaging products

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate and drive HGV 1 (C+E) vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness
Adhere to all relevant traffic laws and regulations
Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption
Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics team members
Shifts are booked daily with shift confirmation times texted to you the day before

Requirements

Valid HGV 1 C+E licence
Up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card
Min 12 months HGV Class 1 C+E experience
Strong understanding of road safety regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

If you are a skilled HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a rewarding job in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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