HGV Class 1 Day Driver

HGV Class 1 Day Driver


Company
Pertemps Sheffield
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£17.93 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
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Job Description
HGV Class 1 Day Driver – Full time Ongoing Opportunity - Sheffield

Monday to Friday Days £17.93 per hour
Overtime £20.93 per hour after 40 hours worked per week

Pertemps Sheffield is currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Day Drivers for an ongoing opportunity with a leading utilities company based in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity offering Monday to Friday day work only – no weekends or bank holiday working required.

The Role
• Day shifts only
• Monday to Friday
• No weekend or bank holiday work
• Ongoing opportunity
• Deliver a wide range of goods, materials, plant and equipment to operational sites
• Deliver and put away stock at various locations
• Carry out stock checks and replenish engineer lockers and storage areas
• Load and unload the vehicle safely
• Deliver materials and equipment to live operational sites
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure all paperwork is accurate
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within stores and vehicles
• Provide a high standard of customer service to engineers and internal stakeholders
• Comply with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies at all times

Requirements
• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally 2 years' Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
• Good geographical knowledge
• Experience securing loads safely
• Good understanding of Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph legislation
• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A reliable, proactive and safety-conscious approach to work

No ADR licence required.

How to ApplyTo find out more or to apply, please call Amy or Caitlin at Pertemps Sheffield on 0114 242 5653.

Alternatively, email your CV to .

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GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
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GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
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GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
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GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
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