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Interaction Recruitment Active Vacancy

Class 1 Driver

Employer: Interaction Recruitment Location: Marchwood Salary: £17.00 - £38.00/hour Holiday Accrual
Posted on
15 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
15 November 2026
Job Reference
225730917

About this role

This Class 1 Driver role is based in Marchwood, working with an established container distribution client near the ports in Southampton. You will transport and collect containers on a trunk run basis, with no manual handling involved, although loads must be secured safely. Start times vary as the operation runs 24/7, and the assignment is typically Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts. Pay is £17.00 per hour for days and £19.00 per hour for nights, with 1.5x after 40 hours, 1.5x on weekends and 2x on Bank holidays, plus holiday accrual. A UK HGV C+E (Class 1) licence held for at least one year is required.

Job Description

HGV C+E, Class 1 Container Driver- Southampton, SO40!

We are looking for HGV Class 1 Container Drivers for an exciting new opportunity on behalf of our client based in Southampton, SO40!

Salary

HGV Class 1 Container Driver (Days) - £17.00 per hour.

HGV Class 1 Container Driver (Nights)- £19.00 per hour.

1.5x after 40 hours, 1.5x on weekends, 2x on Bank holidays.

All PAYE ensures holiday is accrued on the side!

About the Role

This is an opportunity to work with an established container distribution client based near the ports in Southampton! Your role as a Class 1 Driver would be transporting and collecting containers on a Trunk run basis! This role involves no manual handling, but it is essential that loads are secured safely.

Start times vary as they are a 24/7 operation. This is typically a Monday to Friday assignment, however there can be the occasional weekend shifts.

Benefits

  • Flexible work patterns to fit around your schedule.
  • Adhoc and Potential ongoing full-time work
  • Competitive rates.
  • Opportunity to work with an established client.

Requirements

  • UK HGV C+E (Class 1) Drivers License held for a minimum of 1+ years.
  • In-date CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Reliability and a positive work ethic.
  • Ability to deliver safely and in a timely manner.
  • Induction/Assessment required prior to your first assignment.
  • Container transport experience is preferred but not essential.

About the Candidate

The ideal HGV C+E Driver needs to be flexible around days and start times, and have an in-depth knowledge of the WTD and Driver Regulations. Drivers need to always be presentable and approachable when representing the company!

If this Class 1 Driver position sounds like the role for you, Click APPLY NOW, or contact Roy at Interaction Recruitment- Oxford on (phone number removed).

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