Jobs in Runwell

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver – Days or Nights
Location: South Ockendon
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday
Guaranteed pay: 48 hours per week
Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a client based in South Ockendon, with both day and night positions available.
This role offers a regular Monday-to-Friday work pattern, completing an established daily route using box trailers. Working within a small team, you will be responsible for transporting trailers between sites and carrying out shunting duties at the customer’s premises.
Pay and Hours
Days
* £19.50 per hour.
* Annual salary: £48,803.04.
* Monday-to-Friday contract with 48 hours’ guaranteed pay per week.
Nights
* £21.00 per hour.
* Annual salary: £52,557.12.
* Monday-to-Friday contract with 48 hours’ guaranteed pay per week.
Both shifts include a 45-minute unpaid break.
The Role
Starting from South Ockendon, you will pull a box trailer to two further destinations during your shift before returning to base. The route and duties will be consistent each day.
At the customer’s site, you will be required to shunt vehicles as needed while waiting for your trailer to be loaded or before completing a trailer drop and swap. Once your trailer is ready, you will continue to London Gateway before returning to South Ockendon.
Day and night drivers work on a rotating trailer schedule, with each shift collecting and positioning trailers to support the following shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete scheduled collections, deliveries and trailer movements safely and efficiently.
* Operate Class 1 vehicles with box trailers along the established daily route.
* Carry out vehicle and trailer shunting at customer premises as required under the contract.
* Complete trailer drop-and-swap operations, ensuring safe coupling and uncoupling.
* Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
* Complete transport paperwork and maintain accurate tachograph records.
* Follow drivers’ hours, working time and road transport requirements.
* Adhere to HT health and safety standards and all customer site procedures.
* Communicate effectively with the transport team, customer staff and other drivers to support smooth shift handovers.
* Maintain a professional and courteous approach when representing the business.
* Support the wider team with additional reasonable duties when required, within your training and capabilities.
Requirements
* A valid HGV Class 1 licence, Category C+E.
* A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
* A valid Driver CPC qualification.
* A professional, reliable and safety-conscious approach.
* Willingness to carry out shunting duties as a routine part of the role.
* Good communication skills and a positive team attitude.
* Flexibility to support a small team with duties outside your usual driving tasks where required.
* Ability to follow site instructions and maintain high health and safety standards.
What We Offer
* Day and night positions available.
* A regular Monday-to-Friday contract.
* 48 hours’ guaranteed pay per week.
* A consistent daily route and established work schedule.
* The opportunity to work as part of a small, close-knit team