Class 1 Driver
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £686.23 per week |
| Additional salary information: | Including holiday pay |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | SS17 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Driver Hire Basildon & Southend |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4on4offnights |
Summary
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.
With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.
Our client specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.
New business developments on the horizon are allowing us to recruit experienced HGV drivers.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off nights
Hours: 12 hours per day - paid on an average of 3.5 shifts per week
Other bonuses: Early start bonus
The Role
General Haulage
To maintain excellent levels customer service
To ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
To deliver goods in a timely and professional manner
We Offer
Training opportunities available to develop existing skills i.e. ADR, driver assessor, FLT licences.
Very well presented modern fleet that are predominately MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco
Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid
Paid holiday entitlement (20 days per annum)
Workplace pension
Overtime availability
Full PPE & uniform provided
Modern vehicle fleet
Funded CPC courses
Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements:
Candidates will be a fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card and a good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules.
You will be reliable and punctual and have a flexible approach
Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
Newly passed Class 1 Drivers are welcome.
Why Join Us?
Friendly and supportive work environment
Opportunities for career growth and development within the Lockwood Group
Free on-site parking
Multiple employee engagement
With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.
Our client specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.
New business developments on the horizon are allowing us to recruit experienced HGV drivers.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off nights
Hours: 12 hours per day - paid on an average of 3.5 shifts per week
Other bonuses: Early start bonus
The Role
General Haulage
To maintain excellent levels customer service
To ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
To deliver goods in a timely and professional manner
We Offer
Training opportunities available to develop existing skills i.e. ADR, driver assessor, FLT licences.
Very well presented modern fleet that are predominately MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco
Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid
Paid holiday entitlement (20 days per annum)
Workplace pension
Overtime availability
Full PPE & uniform provided
Modern vehicle fleet
Funded CPC courses
Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements:
Candidates will be a fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card and a good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules.
You will be reliable and punctual and have a flexible approach
Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
Newly passed Class 1 Drivers are welcome.
Why Join Us?
Friendly and supportive work environment
Opportunities for career growth and development within the Lockwood Group
Free on-site parking
Multiple employee engagement