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HGV 1 Driver

Key Information

HGV 1 Driver

Job Title:

Reference:

ECL-AFACABA5

Posted:

21 October 2026

Location:

Stapleford

Contract Type:

Temporary Ongoing

Shifts:

Nights

Pay Rate:

£18.00 - £23.00 ph

Job Description

You'll be working with flatbed trailers, delivering and collecting barriers used on roadworks projects across the country.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

✅ NIGHT SHIFTS – Start times around 6pm
✅ LONG SHIFTS – Typically 10–12 hours
✅ NATIONWIDE RUNS – Delivering and collecting highway barriers
✅ PRE-LOADED FLATBED TRAILERS – Loads prepared for you
✅ NO HANDBALL – No unloading pallets or heavy lifting
✅ NO CURTAINS – Forget wrestling with curtain-sided trailers
✅ LOAD SECURITY – You must check and secure your load correctly
✅ PAID INDUCTION – Get familiar with the operation before starting
✅ ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES – Regular night driving work

Shifts may be available on up to 5 nights out of 7, depending on operational requirements and your availability.

This role is ideal for drivers who enjoy proper driving work and are confident working with flatbed trailers.

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Who We're Looking For

  •  Reliable and professional drivers with a valid UK licence.

  •  You must have a valid and indate driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph (for HGV roles)

  •  A positive attitude and commitment to safe driving

  •  Experience preferred – but we also welcome newly qualified drivers for some roles

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