HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers – Wakefield - Nights
Pertemps · Wakefield, West Yorkshire
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers – Wakefield - Nights at Pertemps, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, paying £16.50 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £16.50 per hour
- Location
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 19 Jun 2027
- Sector
- HGV Driving
19% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference EB123456789
About the role
Job Description
Pertemps Sheffield are recruiting for 2 x experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy distribution operation based in Wakefield. Please note you will be required to use a forklift. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for guaranteed hours on a dedicated trunk route between Wakefield and Shrewsbury.
The Role
Pertemps Sheffield are recruiting for 2 x experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy distribution operation based in Wakefield. Please note you will be required to use a forklift. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for guaranteed hours on a dedicated trunk route between Wakefield and Shrewsbury.
The Role
- Trunking between Wakefield and Shrewsbury as part of a double-manned crew
- 11:30pm start time
- Approximate return to Wakefield around 8:00am
- Assisting with loading delivery vehicles at the Shrewsbury depot
- Supporting warehouse operations when required
- Operating a Forklift Truck (FLT) as part of the role
- FLT training will be provided
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
- Completing transport paperwork and maintaining compliance records
- Ensuring all loads are transported safely and securely
- Following all Driver Hours, Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations
- Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and teamwork
- £16.50 per hour
- Guaranteed 50 hours per week
- Sunday to Thursday
- 11:30pm starts
- Start date: Sunday 28th June
- Inductions available Wednesday, Thursday or Friday prior to start
- Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
- Driver CPC Qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience
- Previous trunking experience preferred
- Good understanding of Driver Hours and Tachograph regulations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, flexible and professional attitude
- Willingness to operate a Forklift Truck (FLT) as part of the role
- No more than 6 penalty points (No DD, DR or IN10 convictions)
- Guaranteed 50 hours per week
- FLT training provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Immediate starts available following successful induction
Reference: EB123456789 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 19 Jun 2027 · Listed via Pertemps
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