HGV DRIVER

About the role

HGV Driver positions (Class 1 and Class 2) offering local work across Carlisle, Penrith, Dumfries and the Scottish Borders, and West Coast Cumbria. Work includes a variety of contracts such as Multi Delivery, Trunking, Tramping, palletised loads and roadworks, with days, afternoon and night shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Multi Delivery
• Trunking
• Tramping
• Palletised
• Roadworks

Requirements

• Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) – Long Service Funded

Benefits

• High earning potential – average weekly earnings >£1000 (over £50 k per annum); top drivers have earned £1500 in a week and many day jobs pay over £250.
• High‑rate night out money paid.
• Long Service Funded DCPC HGV Driver Referral Scheme.
• Variety of work (cited by 32 % of candidates as top reason to join).
• Independence (25 %).
• Friendly/welcoming place to work (21 %).
• Strong satisfaction scores: 97 % proud to work for Driver Hire; 96 % rate respect/service as Excellent/Good; 91 % would recommend (8/10+), with 70 % scoring 10/10.

Pay

£15.00 – £33.50 per hour. Many day jobs pay over £250 a day; the highest earner took home £1500 in a single week.

Schedule

Days, afternoon and night shifts available. Full‑time, part‑time, ad‑hoc and temp‑perm shifts. Ongoing local work to suit your needs, with permanent opportunities offered.