HGV Class 1 Driver

Drivers required: HGV Class 1 Driver LOCATION: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DX Apply Now – Join our team and start earning top rates in Hemel Hempstead. If you are an HGV Class 1 Driver, APPLY NOW - For more information,…

Pay rate £20 – £26/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 12 October 2026

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Drivers required: HGV Class 1 Driver

LOCATION: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DX

Apply Now – Join our team and start earning top rates in Hemel Hempstead.

If you are an HGV Class 1 Driver, APPLY NOW - For more information, please contact our team on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

RATES:

Days: £20.44-25.37 per hour PAYE accrued and RUP options available

****Estimated weekly pay based on 55 hours £1276.79 per week****

****Expected annual earnings £60k pa******

HG Recruitment are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers in partnership with Booker Retail.

DUTIES:

Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.

Always provide excellent customer service and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.

HGV Class 1 Drivers must carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner.

Be aware of any vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary

Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills

Be a good timekeeper and be able to work unsupervised

Possess an Enthusiastic and reliable attitude towards delivering first class customer service

Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work

If you are a Professional HGV 1 Driver in Hemel Hempstead area, click APPLY NOW

Benefits

Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift

Multi drop deliveries as well as trunking.

Planned Average 10 hours shift

Monday-Sunday shifts (Apply online only) starts.  

Consistent regular ongoing work and job security

Pension scheme

Attractive rewards and premiums associated with weekend working

Supportive, customer-focused team

Supportive Free onsite training, Driver trainers support, inc upskilling, CPC, And ongoing periodic training

Mentor and Mental health first aider available.

Driver portal - clearly displaying assignment briefs, payslips, holiday accrual, historical pay and working time data.

Driver apps, communicate with the team and always be heard.

Manned 24/7 availability

Drivers must be willing to work on HGV 2 as well as HGV 1.

Requirements:

Class 1 licence – minimum 12 months

Digi Tacho & CPC cards

Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements

Knowledge of driver regulations (WTD & Driver’s Hours)

Good national geographical awareness

Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills

Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised

Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering first class customer service

Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work

About HG Recruitment

Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong well-established reputation. Offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job. Click APPLY NOW & join our winning team.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one.  We have a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it.

HG Recruitment are proud to be champions against modern slavery and belong to Stronger Together.

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