Driver

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Pay
£13.60 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday

 

Location
Eastleigh SO50 8GL
 
Benefits
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Cycle to work scheme
 
Full job description
Love being behind the wheel and keeping things moving? Join Dawsongroup’s truck and trailer team in Southampton as a Class 1 HGV Driver and play a key part in keeping our fleet running smoothly and customers happy.

Working hours: 7.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Hourly rate: £13.60 per hour
Transport vehicles safely between customer sites, workshops, and our branches
Present vehicles for MOT inspections with confidence and care
Help out with office duties, vehicle handovers, and occasional guest transport
Keep vehicles in top shape inside and out
Support with ad hoc tasks that keep the branch running smoothly
About You

You take pride in your driving, stay organised on busy days, and don’t mind pitching in where needed.

You hold a full, valid UK LGV/HGV Class 1 licence (this one’s a must!)
CPC Card up to date and ready to go
Comfortable with day to day vehicle checks and general upkeep
Friendly, professional, and happy dealing with people face to face
Always safety-aware and looking after the details
About Us

Dawsongroup is a trusted name in asset rental, helping businesses stay agile with smarter fleet solutions. We’re focused on long term relationships, doing business responsibly, and creating opportunities for our people.

Part of a nationwide, well established business with a strong presence in the logistics space
We operate with integrity and aim to solve challenges for our customers every day
Our people are the heart of what we do and we invest in them
Committed to high standards across the board, from safety to sustainability
About Your Future

At Dawsongroup, you’re never just a driver – you’re part of something bigger. We support your wellbeing, offer room to grow, and help you build a rewarding long-term career.

24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Long-term incentive schemes
Funded training and development opportunities
National and international progression routes
2x life assurance, cycle to work, mental health and wellbeing support
Dawsongroup plc is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you’re ready for a change and want to work with a company that values you, hit apply we would love to hear from you.

Dawsongroup truck and trailer have been providing specialised contract hire to customers for more than forty-five years. Even now, the team is rapidly expanding and they’re looking for passionate people with an eye for career progression and development.
 

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

LOANS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL STANDING REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR OPERATOR’S LICENCE. EASY TO QUALIFY AND QUICK PROCESSING.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £350 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups with over 50,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

Use the 📍TM Map to find transport managers on a map in your area and contact them directly at TransportForum.com/map. You can also find the same map if you Google “TM Map”. If you are a transport manager, add yourself to the 📍TM Map for free at TransportForum.com/map and clients will be able to find you on the map and contact you directly without intermediaries.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups with over 46,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Join The Transport Forum for free – the largest transport and logistics association in the UK by far.

We have more members than all the other associations combined including the RHA and Logistics UK. It’s free and we have no membership fee. When you join, you will be able to network with other members and read our daily discussions about very useful transport topics. You can also ask any transport questions and get immediate answers. We have 2 Facebook groups, several WhatsApp groups, Reddit and a forum website. Join at the links below.

Facebook group 1
Transport Managers CPC UK
31,000 members
https://facebook.com/groups/cpc.tm

Facebook group 2
Professional Truck Drivers UK
21,000 members
https://facebook.com/groups/oo.drivers.uk

The Transport Forum website
47,000 members
https://TransportForum.com

WhatsApp groups

Transport Managers CPC UK
https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7qPFO8g3ZFB2d2GsZh63D

Professional Truck Drivers UK
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPTXcL95iENEIeSJxJ1WFI

Bus Coach Drivers Operators UK
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hi2PTOpjiQfHFrFlbwl12c

Announcements
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HD7kmwB74jHLirJamWAsS9

Reddit community
https://www.reddit.com/r/TransportForum

Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com