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Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 22.59 - 27.56 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Grays

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Rigid work - Multi-drop Deliveries (3-4 drops). Tail Lift work - Cages on ambient, chill and frozen (cages around 320kg).
Location: Grays, Thurrock
Pay Rate: £22.59 to £27.56 p/h
Shifts: Variety of shifts available - one weekend day required (apply to discuss shifts + start times)
Experience: 6 months experience driving Class 1 is essential
Requirement: You will be required to complete a Drug & Alcohol Test before your Driving Assessment

Looking for a driving role that offers excellent rates of pay, regular work and a team that values professional drivers?

Ignition Driver Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to work with our client in Grays, Thurrock. 

Join a well-established operation with consistent work, modern vehicles and immediate starts available.

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly pay rates of £22.59 to £27.56 p/h
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
Regular, ongoing work
Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
Full site induction and ongoing support
Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
Friendly and supportive transport team
Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employerThe Role
As a professional HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties may include:

Multi-drop Deliveries (3-4 deliveries per day)
Tail Lift work - delivering 320+kg cages on ambient, chill and frozen
Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
Ensuring deliveries are completed safely, professionally and on time
Complying with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and Road Transport regulations
Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accuratelyWhat We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:

A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
At least 6 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer serviceOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Apply Today
If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started

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