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 .

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for HGV drivers in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for drivers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. All hours including loading and waiting time must be paid at this rate with no exceptions for piecework. Employers must also pay £1.26 per hour extra for night work between 11pm and 6am.
Q Which driving licence category and CPC qualification are required to drive 7.5 tonne lorries in the UK in 2026?
Drivers need a Category C1 licence plus Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card issued by DVSA. The initial CPC costs £300 and requires 35 hours of periodic training every five years. Without a valid CPC card drivers cannot legally operate goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Q How many hours can lorry drivers legally work per week under GB domestic rules in 2026?
Drivers are limited to 10 hours driving per day and 48 hours per week on average over a 17-week reference period. They must take 11 consecutive hours of rest in every 24-hour period. Tachograph records must be kept for at least 28 days and shown to DVSA on request.
Q What visa route and salary threshold apply to non-UK lorry drivers applying for work in 2026?
Non-UK drivers must apply under the Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for HGV drivers whichever is higher. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed employer and costs £719 for a three-year visa. Drivers from Ireland are exempt under Common Travel Area rules.
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