HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers – Coventry CV8
NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS WELCOME TO APPLY – TRAINING AVAILABLE
ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE ASAP!
Location: Coventry CV8
Job Type: Long-term ongoing
Shift Patterns
- Across Sunday to Friday (full-time and part-time options available).
- Monday and Friday are priority shifts.
Start time windows:
- Between 13:00–17:00
- Between 20:00–01:00
Pay Rates (Including Rolled-Up Holiday Pay) :
Please note that there will be a £2 uplift on below rates between 22nd of November till 19th of December.
Weeks 1–12
- Days (06:00–22:00): £20.22 per hour
- Nights (22:00–06:00): £20.50 per hour
- Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): £20.50 per hour
13+ Weeks
- Days (06:00–22:00): £20.50 per hour
- Nights (22:00–06:00): £21.06 per hour
- 6th Shift – Days (06:00–22:00): £30.75 per hour
- 6th Shift – Nights (22:00–06:00): £31.31 per hour
- Bank Holiday – Days (06:00–22:00): £41.00 per hour
- Bank Holiday – Nights (22:00–06:00): £41.56 per hour
Average shift length: 10–12 hours (8 hours guaranteed).
Key Responsibilities
- Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels containing high-value goods.
- Collecting high-value goods from well-known customers, including full trailer collections and drop-and-swap operations.
- Occasional handling of push roller cages as required.
- Precise reversing and manoeuvring in yards, including shunting duties when needed.
- Completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Adhering to traffic laws, regulations and company safety standards.
- Communicating effectively with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence with Class 1 (C+E) entitlement.
- Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply, with training available.
- Flexibility with start times within the advertised windows (drivers can choose their preferred window).
- Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Maximum of 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
- Successful completion of assessment (theory and practical).
- Understanding of WTD legislation.
- Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset.
Benefits
- £2 per hour uplift from 22nd November to 19th December 2026.
- Flexible shift options – full-time or part-time.
- 8 hours guaranteed per shift.
- On-site clinic days to support driver training and development.
- Dedicated on-site recruitment and support team.
- Long-term ongoing work with an industry-leading logistics provider.
How to Apply
For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today, and a member of our team will be in touch!