HGV Driver Class 1
Murray Plate Group Ltd
Port Clarence · posted 8 August 2026
Salary
£29,250 a year
Job type
permanent
Location
Port Clarence, Durham
Category
Logistics and Warehousing
HGV Driver Class 1 (Steel Logistics) x 2
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Murray Steel Products is one of the UKs leading stockists of commercial-grade steel plate, profiles, and structural sections.
We are expanding our operations team and have immediate openings for two permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our busy depots in Middlesbrough and Sheffield.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver steel products in line with the agreed load plan and customer requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
Locations: Middlesbrough & Sheffield (Permanent, Site-Based)
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour + Generous Overtime & Overnight Allowance, Average annual earnings up to £53,683.00.
Benefits: 33 Days Holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays), Company Pension, Free On-site Parking
What You Will Do
Safe Transport: Deliver steel products safely and efficiently in line with scheduled load plans and customer timelines.
Load Security: Take full responsibility for vehicle weight distribution, ensuring wide and flatbed loads are legally compliant and chained down securely.
Operations: On occasions, assist in the loading of outbound vehicles in order of delivery priority, ensuring material is loaded and secured safely. On-site trailer shunting.
Route Efficiency: Collaborate closely with our load planner to optimize delivery routes, drops, mileage, and fuel economy.
Compliance: Maintain accurate digital tachograph logs within driver hours regulations and perform routine daily vehicle safety/defect checks. Work in accordance with standard works and Health and Safety procedures always.
What We Are Looking For
Licences: A valid, UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driver's licence.
Qualifications: Current Driver CPC qualification card and Digital Tachograph card.
Experience: A proven history working within a steel environment will be an advantage and experience of using overhead cranes, side loaders and forklift trucks to safely move material would be advantageous.
Skills: Knowledge of strapping, chaining, and securing wide loads on flatbed trailers. xwzovoh
Bonus Assets: Existing FLT, side loader, or overhead crane certificates are a major advantage (though training can be provided).
Benefits Package
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (33 days total)
Overtime rates available & overnight subsistence allowance
Secure company pension scheme
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The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Murray Steel Products is one of the UKs leading stockists of commercial-grade steel plate, profiles, and structural sections.
We are expanding our operations team and have immediate openings for two permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our busy depots in Middlesbrough and Sheffield.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver steel products in line with the agreed load plan and customer requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
Locations: Middlesbrough & Sheffield (Permanent, Site-Based)
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour + Generous Overtime & Overnight Allowance, Average annual earnings up to £53,683.00.
Benefits: 33 Days Holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays), Company Pension, Free On-site Parking
What You Will Do
Safe Transport: Deliver steel products safely and efficiently in line with scheduled load plans and customer timelines.
Load Security: Take full responsibility for vehicle weight distribution, ensuring wide and flatbed loads are legally compliant and chained down securely.
Operations: On occasions, assist in the loading of outbound vehicles in order of delivery priority, ensuring material is loaded and secured safely. On-site trailer shunting.
Route Efficiency: Collaborate closely with our load planner to optimize delivery routes, drops, mileage, and fuel economy.
Compliance: Maintain accurate digital tachograph logs within driver hours regulations and perform routine daily vehicle safety/defect checks. Work in accordance with standard works and Health and Safety procedures always.
What We Are Looking For
Licences: A valid, UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driver's licence.
Qualifications: Current Driver CPC qualification card and Digital Tachograph card.
Experience: A proven history working within a steel environment will be an advantage and experience of using overhead cranes, side loaders and forklift trucks to safely move material would be advantageous.
Skills: Knowledge of strapping, chaining, and securing wide loads on flatbed trailers. xwzovoh
Bonus Assets: Existing FLT, side loader, or overhead crane certificates are a major advantage (though training can be provided).
Benefits Package
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (33 days total)
Overtime rates available & overnight subsistence allowance
Secure company pension scheme