Class 2 and 1 Hgv Driver

CV-LibraryColchester, EssextemporaryPosted: 16 October 2026
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Driver Hire Colchester are currently recruiting for Class 1 and Class 2 HGV Drivers to join our team.

Our clients are based across the CO postcode; Colchester, Sudbury, etc. They require drivers to cover busy periods, sickness and holiday.

This a temporary, adhoc role, part time shifts available initally with potential for full time shifts.

**Immediate start available **

Class 2 LGV shifts pay rate starts at £16.25 p/h weekday, Monday to Friday day work,

Class 1 LGV shifts pay rate starts at £17.37 p/h weekday, Monday to Friday day work,

Nights £21.00 - £23.00 p/h

PAYE only - not umbrella - not LTD

Job Details:

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Variety and flexibility. Opportunities to work for a variety of clients, no two weeks are the same. Choose your availabilty on a weekly bases and pick up work when it suits you.

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Start times vary 04:00 and 07:00 AM.

* Mainly Monday to Friday Day work, however nights are available

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Trunking, General haulage, Curtain siders, Flat bed, Refrigerated trailers, Builders merchants, palletised deliveries ETC

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Local and regional deliveries,

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Completing vehicle checks and ensuring full compliance with tachograph and driving regulations

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Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach

What We Offer

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Weekly pay,

* Minimum of 8hrs pay per shift, PAYE

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Flexible shifts, work days to suit current commitments

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Full time and part time shifts available

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24/7 support from our experienced team

Requirements:

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Must have your own transport to travel to and from work.

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Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence or Class 2 (CAT C) licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card.

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No More then 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, or similar endorsements).

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Must have appropriate PPE, including steel toe cap boots (Hi-Vis provided by Driver Hire).

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Must be able to work with both paper-based and PDA-based delivery systems.

* 2 yrs experience preferred but not essential

Key Attributes:

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Reliable, professional, and punctual.

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Good knowledge of driver hours and road safety regulations.

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Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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Flexible and able to adapt to different routes and delivery schedules.

*Pay above is inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%, other options for accruing holiday please ask

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