Class 1 Trunking Driver – £16.44/hr + £1,000 Joining Bonus
Location: Leicester
Pay: £16.44 per hour
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Smart Solutions are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a busy recycling operation in Leicester.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for regular ongoing work and a 4-day working week.
£1,000 JOINING BONUS
- £500 after successfully completing 6 weeks
- A further £500 after successfully completing 12 weeks
- Terms and conditions apply
The Role
You will be completing a straightforward trunking route from Leicester to Edmonton, transporting recycling materials using a walking floor trailer.
Your duties will include:
- Completing a trunk run from Leicester to Edmonton
- Transporting recycling waste using a walking floor trailer
- Returning to Leicester with a backload
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks
- Ensuring loads are transported safely
- Following all transport and health & safety procedures
- Completing routine driver paperwork as required
Walking Floor Experience Not Essential
Walking floor experience is preferred but not essential.
Drivers with mainly Class 1 motorway/trunking experience will also be considered, with training available for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Full UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
- Walking floor experience advantageous but not essential
- Reliable and professional approach
- Good understanding of road safety and transport procedures
What We Offer
- £16.44 per hour
- 4 days per week
- Ongoing work
- Weekly pay
- £1,000 joining bonus
- Training available for suitable drivers without walking floor experience
Location: Leicester
If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for ongoing trunking work and a 4-day working week, apply today and a member of the Smart Solutions team will be in touch.
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