Contract Temporary

HGV Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial
Coventry, CV1 1HG
money-bag £18.52 - £29.49 per hour
Posted: 23 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 22 August 2026
Ref: 60481700

About the Role

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver for a temporary contract based in Coventry. The role involves delivering to retail park stores from a box vehicle, with two to three drops daily and minimal handball. Pay ranges from £18.52 to £29.49 per hour, dependent on overtime and shift pattern. Shifts start between 03:30-06:00 for days or 12:00-15:00 for afternoons, running Tuesday to Saturday. Candidates require a valid HGV Class 1 licence and previous driving experience. This position offers regular work with a leading retail company, prioritising bay deliveries to large shops with limited physical unloading.

HGV Class 1 Driver – Coventry
£18.52 to £29.49  per hour based on Overtime and shift pattern.
Pertemps are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading retail company based in the Coventry area.
This is an ongoing role delivering to shops generally on retail parks on a regular shift pattern. The work would include minimal handball however some unloading at the shops will be necessary and would be 2 to 3 drops on average. Based in a box vehicle unit.
The Role:

  • Local or Distance bay deliveries to large stores on retail parks
  • 2 to 3 drops or collections on a daily basis
  • Start times on days between 03:30hrs to 06:00hrs and start times on afternoons between 12:00hrs & 15:00hrs.
  • Small amount of handball needed but minimal
  • Regular shift pattern on Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday but a weekend day is essential to the work pattern
  • Ensuring timely and professional deliveries to customers
  • Completing all relevant paperwork and vehicle checks

Pay Rates:
  • £18.52 per hour on Days
  • £19.66 per hour on Afternoons
  • Overtime premiums and weekend rates between £27.78 and £29.49 per hour with all work done after eight hours per shift

Requirements:
  • Valid HGV Class 1 licence
  • Valid CPC and Digi Card
  • Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience required
  • Previous RDC work experience desirable
  • Comfortable with paperwork
  • Ok to complete full assessment including theory, practical & Drug and alcohol test upon arrivcal
  • Good customer service skills and reliability

What We Offer:
  • Ongoing work available
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Immediate starts
  • Supportive transport team
  • Opportunity for long-term work

If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for ongoing work with excellent rates of pay, apply today with Pertemps.

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