HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Taylor Stevenson are acting as an employment business on behalf of our client based in Wakefield (WF3).
Our client is one of the largest frozen and chilled distribution companies in the UK, supplying various national contracts to RDC's across the UK.
We are seeking experienced HGV Class 1 / C + E Day drivers who can work Monday to Friday and across weekends on an ongoing basis, the work is mainly trunking to RDCs with the odd PPT full load offload on behalf of major national contracts and is ongoing all year-round work
REQUIREMENTS:
- HGV Class 1 Experience (1 year)
- Valid CPC, Digi card and Driving Licence.
- Over 25 years Old
- No more than 3 points
DUTIES:
- Delivering palletised goods to various locations (full load deliveries/ one drop).
- Double deck fridge trailers
- Carrying out POD's.
- Vehicle checks.
- Good communication with transport.
RATES:
Days: £16.50
Nights: £17.50
Saturday: £19
Sunday: £21
Nights out £25
Immediate starts available.
If interested, please apply or call/text – 07860 783502
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16.50-£21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Class 1 Driver roles across Taylor Stevenson Ltd'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 £17 - £21 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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