Class 1 Driver

  • Driver Hire Southampton
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Aug 09, 2025
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Job Description

Driver Hire Southampton are currently recruiting for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our clients which specialises in general haulage deliveries.

Information about this Class 1 position:

  • AD HOC work (between Monday to Friday)
  • Delivering palletised goods on a Class 1 curtain sider
  • Trailer swaps, trunk runs
  • Day and night shifts
  • 10-12 hour days
  • Pallets are loaded and unloaded for you with FLT
  • Communicating with Transport Office, following provided routes, completing all relevant paperwork correctly

Requirements from you as a Class 1 Driver:

  • Full UK Class 1 licence with valid CPC and Digi card
  • Minimum of 1 year experience driving a Class 1 vehicle
  • Great communication skills
  • Experience with curtain side trailers/ general haulage deliveries/ strapping
  • Own transport to commute to and from work
  • Fantastic time keeping and communications skills
  • Complete daily vehicle checks
  • Comply with the companies health and safety procedures
  • Record Tacho hours correctly

Benefits of a Class 1 Driver working for Driver Hire Southampton:

  • Weekly pay
  • PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment methods
  • Onsite parking
  • CPC and licence upgrading with Driver Hire Training
  • Consistent communication with our dedicated in-house team
  • Training provided by our client
  • Generous referral scheme
  • 24/7 support

Driver Hire Southampton is an agency which provides staff cover to a range of companies within the Southampton and Winchester area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or those looking for full time work.