HGV 1 Driver Fridge
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Position Overview & Specifications
Agency HGV 1 Drivers are required for our client based in Peterborough, for agency work with experience of refrigerated trailers or curtain siders on various shifts.
Start times generally:
Days 02:00-09:00 am
Nights 12:00-20:00 PM
but can be any time, those are the most common
10 hours minimum guaranteed
The ideal candidate will be fully conversant with all tachograph legislation and be a forward thinker, able to communicate at the highest level with an excellent understanding of both written and spoken english.
You will have held your HGV 1 Driver licence with at least 12 months relevant experience with a checkable work history.
References will be taken prior to offers of work being given.
You must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence due to insurance restrictions with no endorsements for IN, DR or DD infringements.
You will benefit with:
- Weekly Pay
- Regular Shift Patterns
- PAYE
Drivetek Recruitment Ltd are an equal opportunities agency and welcome all applications from workers who are qualified regardless of ethnic background or gender.
In the first instance please send a CV to Drivetek and we contact you as soon as possible to arrange registration for work with this client.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Freelance
Salary: £16.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available for an immediate start?
Experience:
- Fridge: 1 year (preferred)
- C+E: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC and Digi Card (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SCOPET4544
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV 1 Driver Fridge roles across Drivetek's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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