HGV Class 1 Driver

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Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a role with dependable hours, paid nights out and a friendly transport team that treats you with respect? At Charles Trent Ltd, we’re growing our transport operation in Poole and are looking for a reliable, safety focused HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well established business. With over 90 years in the automotive industry, we offer long term stability, variety and a genuinely supportive work culture.

• Monday to Friday - no weekends
• Up to £40,000
• Paid nights out (with typical weekly expectations clearly discussed at interview)
• Staff petrol discount and parts discount from day one
• Modern, well-maintained 7-car transporter fleet
• Health & wellbeing perks after probation:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Death in Service
  • Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
• 28 days holiday, increasing after 3 years’ service
• Increased pension contributions after 5 years
• A supportive and safety conscious culture where drivers are respected and listened to

• Driving a modern seven-car transporter across UK routes
• Collecting end-of-life, insurance and accident-damaged vehicles from customers
• Loading, securing and occasionally winching non-running vehicles
• Carrying out depot-to-depot transfers when required
• Completing all paperwork accurately and on time
• Working closely with our transport, operations and material handling teams
• Completing occasional nights out (paid extra)
• Working 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• An HGV Class 1 (CE) licence holder
• CPC and DIGI card in date
• Knowledgeable about drivers’ hours and regulations
• Literate and numerate with good attention to detail
• Mechanically minded and confident in problem solving
• Great with customers and a professional ambassador on the road
• Experienced with transporters or vehicle recovery (desirable, not essential)
• Able to provide two references

At Charles Trent Ltd, we’re proud of our long-standing team, strong values, and commitment to doing things the right way. If you’re looking for a stable role, a modern fleet, and a transport team that truly supports you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your driving career.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing