- Salary
- £19 – £20/hr
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands, GB
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
HGV Class 1 Driver (New Pass Welcome)
HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)
NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS WELCOME TO APPLY - TRAINING AVAILABLE
ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE ASAP!
Location: Coventry CV8
Job Type: Long-term ongoing
Shift Patterns: Across Sunday to Friday (full time and part time options available) - Monday and Friday are priority shifts.
Start times windows:
- 11:00 - 15:00
- 20:00 - 23:00
- 23:00 - 03:00
Pay (including rolled up holiday pay):
Weeks 1-12:
- Between 6am - 10pm: £19.88 per hour
- Between 10pm - 6am: £20.16 per hour
- Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): £20.16 per hour
13+ Weeks:
- Between 6am - 10pm : £20.16 per hour
- Between 10pm - 6am : £20.73 per hour
- 6th Shift between 6am - 10pm : £30.28 per hour
- 6th Shift between 10pm - 6am: £31.13 per hour
- Bank Holiday between 6am - 10pm : £40.38 per hour
- Bank Holiday between 10pm - 6am: £41.52 per hour
Average shift length: 10-12 hours (guaranteed 8 hours).
Key Responsibilities:
- Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels containing high - value goods.
- Collecting high-value goods from well-known customers, including full trailer collections, drop and swap operations.
- Occasional handling of push roller cages as required.
- Precise reversing and manoeuvring in yards, including shunting duties when needed.
- Completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Adhering to traffic laws, regulations, and company safety standards.
- Communicating effectively with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.
- Ability for flexibility of start times from the above windows (drivers to choose which window they would prefer).
- Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Maximum of 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
- Successful completion of assessment (theory & practical).
- Understanding of WTD legislation.
- Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset.
Benefits:
- Flexible shift options between full time or part time.
- 8 Hours guaranteed shift**
- On-site clinic days to support driver training and development.
- Dedicated on-site recruitment and support team.
- Long-term ongoing work with an industry-leading logistics provider.
For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!
