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Job title: Articulated Truck Driver Location: Peterlee, SR8 2HX Job type: 24 months Fixed term contract until November 2027 - Temp on-going. Hours: 36.5 hours per week Pay Rates: £17.01 per hour day shift £20.41 per…

Pay rate £17.01 – £22.96/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 16 September 2026

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Job title: Articulated Truck Driver

Location: Peterlee, SR8 2HX

Job type: 24 months Fixed term contract until November 2027 - Temp on-going.

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Pay Rates:

£17.01 per hour day shift

£20.41 per hour afternoon shift

£22.96 per hour night shift

Overtime paid at time and a half Monday - Friday.

Overtime paid at time and a half first 6 hours Saturday. Double time after 6 hours on Saturday.

Double time on Sunday's.

Monthly attendance bonus and monthly truck bonuses.

Frequent overtime opportunities.

Day-shift:

Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:00

Friday: 08:00-12:30

Back-shift:

Monday-Thursday: 16:00-00:00

Friday: 12:30-17:00

Night shift:

Monday-Thursday: 00:00 - 08:00

Friday: 17:00 - 21:30

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled driver to join our team.

Working with an existing team of drivers.

Adhere to standard work practices.

Adhere to H&S and PPE requirements.

Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards.

Follow safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping.

Report issues and defects to the line leader.

Meet production targets daily.

Skills Required:

Full UK driving license.

Previous driving experience / HGV experience.

Ability to read and interpret working instructions.

Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Willingness to learn and follow company procedures.

Benefits:

Access to the Randstad Flexible Benefits App which includes discounts at major supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops and cinemas

Access to employee assistance programmes including financial advice and counselling services

Access to the on-site Gym

Bank Holidays and Holidays including a summer shut down period and Christmas shut down period

Training and career development opportunities

Weekly Pay

Free Car Parking on Site

Canteen

If you are a motivated individual looking for an opportunity in assembly and manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

Click apply and attached an updated CV and one of our team will be in contact to discuss further.

Due to the high volume of applications we will not be able to contact every applicant. If you have not heard back within 14 days of your application then unfortunately on this occasion you were not shortlisted for the position

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