Manpower
Class 1 HGV Driver
Class 1 HGV Driver at Manpower, based in Grays, South East England, paying £39,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £39,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Grays, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
About 12% above the going rate for hgv driving
Reference 57365259
About the role
PERMANENT Class 1 Driver - West Thurrock
£39,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Full-Time Permanent Position
Are you an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a permanent role with a stable and growing logistics company?
We are recruiting for a PERMANENT Class 1 Driver to join a well-established transport operation based in West Thurrock, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position offering job security, consistent hours and the chance to work for a reputable employer within the logistics sector.
What's in it for you?
? Permanent contract from day one
? £39,000 annual salary
? Monday to Friday working pattern
? Typical start times between 08:00 - 09:00
? No overnight tramping required
? Long-term career opportunity with a growing logistics business
? Modern fleet and supportive transport team
The Role
As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for completing a mixture of multi-drop deliveries, collections and container movements throughout the South East and major UK ports.
Duties will include:
- Driving Class 1 (C+E) vehicles with curtain-sided trailers and container skellies
- Multi-drop deliveries and collections across Essex, London and the M25 corridor
- Container movements to and from major UK ports including Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton
- Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently
- Maintaining high standards of customer service
- Completing all relevant driving and vehicle paperwork accurately
- Adhering to Drivers' Hours Regulations and company compliance procedures
What We're Looking For
- Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous Class 1 driving experience
- Container, port haulage, general haulage or multi-drop experience preferred
- Port cards for Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway advantageous (or willingness to obtain)
- Good geographical knowledge of Essex, London, the M25 and surrounding areas
- Professional and reliable approach to work
Location
West Thurrock, Essex
Apply Today
If you're a Class 1 Driver, HGV Driver, Container Driver, Port Driver or C+E Driver looking for a permanent driving role with excellent earning potential and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and secure your next permanent Class 1 driving position in West Thurrock.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Reference: 57365259 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 21 Dec 2026 · Listed via Manpower
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