LGV1 Container driver in Southampton, Hampshire

Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) - Days/Nights/Weekends - Southampton

• Temporary contract
• Immediate start
• Southampton
• Pay Rate from £17.00ph-£25.00ph / £25-£30ph for a night out
• Weekly pay
• 14 Weeks/ Ongoing/ Ad- hoc
• Friendly, 24-hour support service
• Must have held your HGV1 licence for 1 year
• Must have Container experience (DP World Card essential)
• Day shifts start between 4.00am-6.00am
• Night shifts start between 4.00pm-9.00pm

Company Overview – Get Staff

Get Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart of Portsmouth, specialising in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients across the UK within the Driving, Mechanical & Electrical, and Engineering sectors.

The Job- Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E)

• Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport
• Complete deliveries and collections efficiently
• Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time.
• Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments
• Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods
• Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills and Experience Required- Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E)

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence
• Must have Valid DP World Card
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers
• A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW

Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.