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Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) Southampton

Southampton
4 days ago
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Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) - (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

  • Must have DPWC

  • 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 network and 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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