Class 1 HGV Driver
Fuel Drivers UK Ltd
Felixstowe · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£19.5 – £20 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Felixstowe, Suffolk
Category
Distribution
Working Hours
* Start times generally between 05:00 and 07:00
* Typical working day of 10–12 hours
* Ongoing work available
* Work may involve different depots and routes depending on operational requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle.
* Collect containers from the port.
* Complete deliveries to customer sites.
* Carry out export loads where required.
* Return containers to the port or yard.
* Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
* Ensure all loads are transported safely and securely.
* Complete delivery and collection documentation accurately.
* Comply with all relevant driver hours, tachograph and health & safety regulations.
* Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.
Requirements
* Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence.
* Minimum 1 year's container driving experience preferred.
* Felixstowe Port Pass/Card – essential.
* Valid Driver CPC.
* Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
* Good knowledge of driver hours and tachograph regulations.
* Reliable, professional and safety-conscious.
* Physically fit and comfortable working 10–12 hour shifts.
What We Offer
* Ongoing Class 1 container work.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Regular 10–12 hour shifts.
* Work across multiple depots.
* Opportunity for consistent, long-term work with an established logistics operation
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