HGV Class 1 Driver

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£56,160 a year

Reading

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Class 1 HGV driver role involves transporting production equipment to film sets and working closely with site teams. The work requires a flexible approach to shift patterns, including regular night and weekend duties, to support the 24/7 operations of the film and television industry.

Best for

Experienced Class 1 drivers seeking varied work within the film and television industry.

Non-negotiable

Full C+E / HGV Class 1 licence with minimum 6 months' experience required.

Worth knowing

The company operates 24/7, requiring flexibility for PM, night, and weekend shifts.

What you need

Required

  • C+E licence

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Driver CPC

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Digital Tachograph card

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Drivers Hours knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Road network knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • English proficiency

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Customer service

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Vehicle checks

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Transport production equipment

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Load and secure cargo

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Collaborate with site teams

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Perform vehicle checks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Follow delivery schedules

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Mid-level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

6+ years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“Requirements & Role Full C+E / HGV Class 1 / LGV1 licence - minimum 6 months' experience Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card Previous Class 1 / HGV driving experience required Good understand…”

Experience level

“The role would suit an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E driver who is looking for regular driving work, enjoys a varied working environment and is confident working around customers, production cr…”

What's on offer

Immediate starts
8-hour shift guarantee
£30 night out allowance
Full job description (from employer)⌄

CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER - FILM SET WORK - READING SRG Recruitment are seeking professional LGV 1 / C+E / HGV Class 1 Drivers who are looking for a new and exciting challenge working for a well-established film set company based in Reading. This is a job out of the ordinary, offering the opportunity to work within the film and television industry and transport equipment used on some of the most popular productions around. This is a varied Class 1 driving role where no two days are necessarily the same. You will be responsible for the safe and professional transportation of film production equipment, working closely with production crews and site teams. Due to the nature of the industry, excellent customer service, communication skills and a professional approach are essential. Start times are generally PM or night shifts, however, the company operates 24/7, so drivers must be flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns, including evenings, nights and occasional weekends. The role would suit an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E driver who is looking for regular driving work, enjoys a varied working environment and is confident working around customers, production crews and busy film set locations. Requirements & Role Full C+E / HGV Class 1 / LGV1 licence - minimum 6 months' experience Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card Previous Class 1 / HGV driving experience required Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) No DD, DR, CD, DG or IN endorsement codes Good knowledge of the road network and confident driving Class 1 vehicles Good understanding of spoken and written English Safe, responsible and professional approach to HGV driving Transporting film production equipment, materials and associated goods to various film set locations Loading, transporting and delivering equipment safely and securely Working closely with film production crews and site teams Excellent customer service skills, as you will be speaking directly with customers and production staff Ability to follow delivery instructions and work to changing schedules Flexible approach to working hours due to the 24/7 nature of the business Willingness to carry out vehicle checks and report any defects or issues In return, we can offer you: Immediate starts available Ad-hoc work or 4/5 shifts per week Regular Class 1 / HGV driving opportunities Varied PM, night and weekend work Monday to Saturday - £23 per hour Umbrella Sunday - £27 per hour Umbrella PAYE rates available upon request Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift £30 per night out Opportunity to work within the film and television industry Long-term opportunities for the right drivers If you are an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV1 / C+E Driver looking for something different from your usual HGV driving role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please call SRG Recruitment on (phone number removed) and speak with Matt, Ben or Ruby, or send us your CV to be considered

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