HGV 1 Driver Trunking
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit HGV 1 agency Drivers for Early evening trunking in the following areas
Maidstone
Shift starts:
18:00 to 20:30 pm start times
Monday to Friday
Or ad hoc days
Agency work but ongoing shifts available
Night trunking
Ongoing shifts Monday to Friday or ad hoc days if so required
Offering ongoing work on this shift for HGV 1 Night/Day trunk and collection and delivery drivers on a weekday
Double decker 5th wheel experience is required.
This is a trunk for a major brand name company trunking to one of 3 hubs in central England. There is no manual work other than pulling curtains.
The ideal candidate will have had their licence for over 12 months for insurance purposes with no more than 6 penalty points. Unfortunately no endorsements for DD, DR or IN10 infringements due to insurance restrictions.
You must also have regular class 1 work experience for a minimum of the last 12 months.
minimum tacho infringements
The vacancy is available for an immediate start. following Rates are available for
Paye only (no LTD drivers)
Bank holiday rate £34.48
Weekday Base rate £18.75
Weekday Overtime after 8 hours £25.84
#HGVtrunking #Maidstone
#Class1driver
other locations such as , York Lincoln available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Salary: £18.75-£25.84 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you had more than 3 months continuous break in hgv1 driving
- Have you had 5th wheel double decker experience
Experience:
- Hgv1 Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Peterborough Trunk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV 1 Driver Trunking roles across Drivetek's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19 - £26 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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