HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)
The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Rugby area. We are looking for multiple HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.
Hours: Days across Monday to Sunday with various start times available, average shift length of 12 hours.
Pay Rate: Monday to Thursday – £14.50 / Friday £14.75 / Saturday £14.75 / Sunday £17.00 (all rates PAYE only).
Location: Rugby, CV23.
Job Type: Long term ongoing.
The role:
- Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels.
- Collect parcels from well-known customers, including full trailer collections, drop and swap operations.
- Handle occasional push roller cages as needed, assisting sites with movement when required.
- Reversing in the yard and manoeuvring vehicles with precision, including shunting duties when required.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
- Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.
- Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
- Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
- No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
- Successful completion of assessment, including theory element which is two questionnaires based on drivers’ hours and road laws and a practical element which will be based on yard reversing and a short driving test.
- Full understanding of WTD legislation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A safety-first mindset.
Benefits:
- Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets.
- Wellbeing aid.
- Financial aid.
- Legal aid.
- Clinic days on-site to support drivers with training and areas they require support.
For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!