via reed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

HGV Class 1 Driver

Maritime Transport
Southampton Full-time GBP 40,000 – 40,000
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Join a winning team. A choice of shifts are available in our Container Division Tramper (Monday to Friday) – in one of the most successful transport companies in the UK. Please note that 2 years recent C+E / Class 1 experience is the minimum requirement to be considered for this role.

Pay and Benefits

  • Overtime hourly pay £17.50 or £21.50 for days, £21.50 or £26.88 for nights

  • Paid Breaks plus Tax-Free daily meal allowance (£10) and Tax-Free Night Out Allowance (£26)

  • Annual driver bonus with potential to earn over £2,000 each year

  • Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends

  • Annual loyalty payments increasing with service up to £500 each year

  • Additional payments for Curtain-Side work, Genset, Splitter, ADR, Mentoring, HGV Medical

  • Enhanced holiday entitlement with service to 33 days including bank holidays

  • Average earnings holiday pay for all holiday days not just statutory minimum

  • Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions

  • Life cover up to £50,000 from day 1 of employment

  • First class vehicles and trailers

  • Free in-house training including Driver CPC, First Aid, and Safe & Efficient Driving

  • Secure parking on our sites with industry-leading facilities

  • Full uniform and PPE provided

  • Stable and successful business, in 25 years 25 pay rises

  • Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, financial and legal guidance

  • Maritime Weekly Lottery – every week one employee will win £1,000 Net

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