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HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) Container Driver - (Days/Nights/Weekends) - Southampton

Get Staff
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position available is for an HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) Container Driver in Southampton, offering a pay rate from £17.00 to £28.00 per hour, with £23-£30 for night shifts.
  • This is a temporary contract with flexible payment options, including LTD, PAYE, and Umbrella, and provides weekly pay.
  • Candidates must have held their HGV1 licence for more than 1 year and have container experience, with a DP World Card being essential.
  • Shifts can start as early as 4:00 am or as late as 9:00 pm, and drivers will be expected to comply with all relevant regulations and site-specific procedures.
  • The ideal candidate should have a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), a Digital Tachograph card, and no more than 6 penalty points on their driving licence.

HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) Container Driver - (Days/Nights/Weekends) - Southampton

  • Temporary contract
  • Southampton
  • Pay Rate from £17.00ph-£28.00ph / £23-£30 for a night out
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible payment options: LTD / PAYE / Umbrella
  • 12 Weeks/ Ongoing/ Ad- hoc
  • Friendly, 24-hour support service
  • Immediate start
  • Must have held your HGV1 licence for more than 1 year
  • Must have Container experience (DP World Card essential)
  • Day shifts start between 4.00am-6.00am
  • Night shifts Start between 4.00pm-9.00pm

Company Overview - Get Staff

Get Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart of Portsmouth, specialising in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients across the UK within the Driving, Mechanical & Electrical, and Engineering sectors.

The Job- HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) Container Driver

  • Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport
  • Complete deliveries and collections efficiently
  • Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time.
  • Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments
  • Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods
  • Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies
  • Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements
  • Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills and Experience Required- HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) Container Driver

  • A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence
  • A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
  • A valid Digital Tachograph card
  • Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)
  • No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
  • A minimum of 1 years’ experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers
  • A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)
  • Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway networkand Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW

Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.