Class 1 HGV Driver
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14 to £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | TA20 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pioneering People |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BW/F266/C1-1306-43919 |
Summary
Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) – £14.25/hr | Full-Time | Mon–Fri | Chard, Somerset
Join a Trusted Name in Transport – Over 35 Years of Excellence!
Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver looking for a stable, full-time role with excellent pay, great benefits, and a supportive team environment? Our client, based in Chard, Somerset, is expanding and looking for talented drivers to join their close-knit family.
What’s on Offer?
• Pay starting from £14.25 per hour
• Full-time, permanent role
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• 10-hour shifts + overtime available
• Regular routes across the South West & UK
Perks & Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Uniform provided
• CPC Training, Eye Tests & Driver Medicals covered
• Performance-related bonus scheme
Key Responsibilities of the Class 1 Driver:
• Driving Class C+E vehicles for multi-drop deliveries
• Loading/unloading your vehicle & securing loads
• Completing relevant paperwork & logging data into freight system
• Operating vehicle systems (tail lifts, pallet trucks, in-cab tech)
• Collaborating with the traffic team on load planning and routing
About You:
• Valid Class C+E licence
• Up-to-date Driver CPC
• Sound knowledge of driver hours, tachograph use & road legislation
• Experience in multi-drop and pallet networks (like Palletforce) preferred
• Strong communication & customer service skills
Based near key routes with over 35 years of trusted service, our client is proud to be a founding member of Palletforce – one of the UK's fastest-growing pallet distribution networks.
Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?
If you're a professional driver who takes pride in safe, efficient deliveries and top-tier service, we want to hear from you. Apply now for this Class 1 Driver position.