Class 1 Container driver

Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) - Days/Nights/Weekends – Southampton

Temporary contract

Immediate start

Southampton

Pay Rate from £17.00ph-£25.00ph / £25-£30 for a night out

Weekly pay

14 Weeks/ Ongoing/ Ad- hoc

Friendly, 24-hour support service

Must have held your HGV1 licence for 1 year

Must have Container experience (DP World Card essential)

Day shifts start between 4.00am-6.00am

Night shifts Start between 4.00pm-9.00pm

Company Overview – Get Staff

Get Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart of Portsmouth, specialising in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients across the UK within the Driving, Mechanical & Electrical, and Engineering sectors.

The Job- Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E)

Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport

Complete deliveries and collections efficiently

Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time.

Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments

Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods

Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies

Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements

Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills and Experience Required- Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E)

A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence

Must have Valid DP World Card

A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)

A valid Digital Tachograph card

Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)

No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence

A minimum of 1 years’ experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers

A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)

Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and...