HGV 1 Driver, Days, Essex, £19.00ph, Immediate starts
Posted on: July 17, 2026, by : Sophie de AguiarHGV 1 Day Driver Urgently Required
We are looking to recruit an HGV 1 Driver for regular contracts on days and nights for our clients in the Colchester area in Essex.
Day start times between 06:00 & 08:00
Night Start times between 18:00 & 20:00
Working for one of 4 local clients in the local area the rates will vary between £19 and £21 depending upon the whether days or nights. There is potentially ongoing work for drivers of the right calibre. Minimum 10 hours per shift paid.
The ideal candidate will have had their licence for over 24 months for insurance purposes with no more than 6 penalty points. Unfortunately no endorsements for DD, DR or IN10 infringements due to insurance restrictions.
The vacancy is available for an immediate start.
HGV 1 Driver – URGENT REQUIREMENTS – IMMEDIATE START
You must be well presented, and have experience of an HGV 1 Driver having an excellent work ethic, want to make a difference to the company you are working for and have excellent communication skills. You will be the face of the client whilst driving their vehicles so they expect professionalism and a can do attitude whilst remaining within legal limits.
Due to insurance restrictions we are unable to accept applications for this client if you have DD, DR or IN convictions. Ideally you will have a clean licence but can accept up to 9 point in some circumstances.
The client is always on the look out for drivers of the right quality so could lead to a temp to perm.
We also require a HGV 1 & 2 drivers for a number of our other contracts in Essex and as such even if this is too far away we may have something closer to you.
In the first instance please send your CV to us and we will contact you as soon as we can to arrange phone interviews.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £19.00-£21.00 per hour minimum Monday to Friday. Higher premiums at weekends.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift minimum paid
- Monday to Friday
- Days and Nights available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you available for immediate start?
- Are you looking for ongoing work?
- Are you able to supply references for the type of work you are applying for?
Experience:
- C + E: 2 years (preferred)
