Job Description:

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the London area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team. 

Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc) 

Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)  

Pay Rate: 

• Midweek - £19.71 per hour rising to £20.71 after 12 weeks 

• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks 

• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks 

• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks 

• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks 

• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks 

Location: London Docklands, Heathrow, Dagenham, Southall, Feltham, Croydon, London City, Park Royal, West London, Barking 

Job Type: Ongoing  

The role: 

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub. 

• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot. 

• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot 

• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle. 

• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries. 

• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position. 

• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift. 

Requirements: 

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E). 

• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle. 

• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card. 

• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only). 

• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months. 

• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate). 

• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward. 

• Full understanding of WTD legislation. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• A safety-first mindset. 

Benefits: 

• Flexible shift scheduling 

• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling 

• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates 

• Well-maintained, modern vehicles 

• Supportive operations team 

For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!