HGV C+E Driver

HGV Class 1 Container & General Haulage Driver

Location Chelmsford
Pay Rate:

• £16.50 per hour (PAYE) – minimum 10 hours paid per day

• £18.49 per hour (PAYE including 12.07% holiday pay)

Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing work/Adhoc work – days and nights

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for container work and general haulage. This role involves regular port work, therefore port experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Class 1 driving for container and general haulage

• Container collections and deliveries to and from UK ports

• Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting

• Compliance with drivers’ hours and road transport legislation

• Accurate completion of paperwork and PODs

Essential Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card

• Proven Class 1 experience – mandatory

• Port experience – essential

• No more than 6 points on licence

• Professional, reliable, and safety-conscious

Advantageous:

• RHIDES card

• Gateway card

What We Offer:

• Competitive, transparent pay rates

• Minimum 10 hours paid per day

• Ongoing, regular work

• Well-maintained vehicles

• Immediate starts available

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If you’re an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for flexibility, variety, and great pay, apply now and drive on your terms!