HGV Class 1 Driver
Pertemps Ltd · Coventry, West Midlands
HGV Class 1 Driver at Pertemps Ltd, based in Coventry, West Midlands, paying £29.49 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £29.49 per hour
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2026
- Sector
- HGV Driving
About 45% above the going rate for hgv driving
Reference 038109289
About the role
HGV Class 1 Driver – Coventry
£18.52 to £29.49 per hour based on Overtime and shift pattern.
Pertemps are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading retail company based in the Coventry area.
This is an ongoing role delivering to shops generally on retail parks on a regular shift pattern. The work would include minimal handball however some unloading at the shops will be necessary and would be 2 to 3 drops on average. Based in a box vehicle unit.
The Role:
Pay Rates:
Requirements:
What We Offer:
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for ongoing work with excellent rates of pay, apply today with Pertemps.
£18.52 to £29.49 per hour based on Overtime and shift pattern.
Pertemps are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading retail company based in the Coventry area.
This is an ongoing role delivering to shops generally on retail parks on a regular shift pattern. The work would include minimal handball however some unloading at the shops will be necessary and would be 2 to 3 drops on average. Based in a box vehicle unit.
The Role:
- Local or Distance bay deliveries to large stores on retail parks
- 2 to 3 drops or collections on a daily basis
- Start times on days between 03:30hrs to 06:00hrs and start times on afternoons between 12:00hrs & 15:00hrs.
- Small amount of handball needed but minimal
- Regular shift pattern on Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday but a weekend day is essential to the work pattern
- Ensuring timely and professional deliveries to customers
- Completing all relevant paperwork and vehicle checks
Pay Rates:
- £18.52 per hour on Days
- £19.66 per hour on Afternoons
- Overtime premiums and weekend rates between £27.78 and £29.49 per hour with all work done after eight hours per shift
Requirements:
- Valid HGV Class 1 licence
- Valid CPC and Digi Card
- Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience required
- Previous RDC work experience desirable
- Comfortable with paperwork
- Ok to complete full assessment including theory, practical & Drug and alcohol test upon arrivcal
- Good customer service skills and reliability
What We Offer:
- Ongoing work available
- Competitive pay rates
- Immediate starts
- Supportive transport team
- Opportunity for long-term work
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for ongoing work with excellent rates of pay, apply today with Pertemps.
Reference: 038109289 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps Ltd
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