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Driver Hire Bournemouth and Salisbury are excited to now be offering a temp-perm opportunity for an experienced HGV driver with our client in Bournemouth.

*You will receive a £100 Bonus for the first 20 shifts that you complete with Driver Hire.*


For this role, you will be responsible for driving a variety of HGV Class 1 Vehicles.


Position: HGV Driver


Days: Monday – Friday (rota)


Start time: 08:00 AM


Location: Bournemouth


Pay Rate: £17.37 (basic), £19.61 (Nights & Saturdays), £20.73 (Sunday & Bank Holiday) an hour. Quoted rate is for PAYE advance holiday pay.


As a HGV Driver you MUST have:

a valid UK HGV Class 1 driving licence


a valid CPC and digital tachograph card
a minimum of 6 months of recent commercial experience
no more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD or IN codes)
your own transport to get to and from work

As a HGV Driver you will be responsible for:

Safely operating HGVs to transport goods to various locations


Communicate effectively with dispatchers, colleagues, and customers
Maintain accurate records of deliveries and vehicle maintenance
Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety

Benefits:

minimum of 8 hours daily pay


PAYE (weekly)
generous referral scheme
temp-perm opportunities
free CPC training
workplace pension

This position is commutable from Salisbury, Southampton, Andover and other areas close to Bournemouth.


Join the UK’s leading specialist Driving Agency in your location & surrounding areas with 96% of our drivers proud to work for Driver Hire!


For more information get in touch with Driver Hire Bournemouth and Salisbury or, alternatively, click the Apply button now!


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