Class 1 HGV Driver

Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) – £14.25/hr | Full-Time | Mon–Fri | Chard, Somerset

Join a Trusted Name in Transport – Over 35 Years of Excellence!

Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver looking for a stable, full-time role with excellent pay, great benefits, and a supportive team environment? Our client, based in Chard, Somerset, is expanding and looking for talented drivers to join their close-knit family.

What’s on Offer?

• Pay starting from £14.25 per hour
• Full-time, permanent role
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• 10-hour shifts + overtime available
• Regular routes across the South West & UK

Perks & Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Uniform provided
• CPC Training, Eye Tests & Driver Medicals covered
• Performance-related bonus scheme

Key Responsibilities of the Class 1 Driver:

• Driving Class C+E vehicles for multi-drop deliveries
• Loading/unloading your vehicle & securing loads
• Completing relevant paperwork & logging data into freight system
• Operating vehicle systems (tail lifts, pallet trucks, in-cab tech)
• Collaborating with the traffic team on load planning and routing

About You:

• Valid Class C+E licence
• Up-to-date Driver CPC
• Sound knowledge of driver hours, tachograph use & road legislation
• Experience in multi-drop and pallet networks (like Palletforce) preferred
• Strong communication & customer service skills

Based near key routes with over 35 years of trusted service, our client is proud to be a founding member of Palletforce – one of the UK's fastest-growing pallet distribution networks.

Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?

If you're a professional driver who takes pride in safe, efficient deliveries and top-tier service, we want to hear from you. Apply now for this Class 1 Driver position.