Workers Direct – HGV Class 1 Driver
Felixstowe IP11 · £18.50/hr Days · £21.00/hr Nights

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a well-paid, reliable role in one of the UK's busiest port areas? Workers Direct is actively recruiting Class 1 HGV drivers for ongoing work in Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11), with competitive rates of £18.50 per hour on days and £21.00 per hour on nights. Whether you're seeking full-time stability or flexible temp assignments, this is a driving opportunity you do not want to miss.

Felixstowe is the UK's largest container port, handling over 40% of the country's container traffic. Drivers placed here are at the absolute heart of British logistics — moving goods that keep supermarkets stocked, businesses running, and supply chains turning. If you hold a valid Category C+E licence and a current Driver CPC card, Workers Direct wants to hear from you today.

📋 Job Details at a Glance

About the Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver working through Workers Direct's transport & driver staffing division, you will be operating articulated vehicles in and around the Felixstowe port area. Your primary duties will include the collection and delivery of shipping containers, trailer movements between port terminals and distribution hubs, and maintaining accurate tachograph records in line with DVSA drivers' hours regulations.

This is a physically active, operationally critical role. You will be expected to conduct pre- and post-shift vehicle checks, comply with all port safety protocols, and communicate effectively with logistics coordinators. Both day shifts and night shifts are available, offering maximum flexibility to match your lifestyle.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• ▶ Operate Category C+E articulated vehicles safely within the port estate and on public roads
• ▶ Collect and deliver shipping containers, managing trailer swaps and drop-and-hook operations
• ▶ Maintain accurate digital tachograph records and comply with legal driving hours at all times
• ▶ Complete thorough walk-around vehicle checks before and after each shift
• ▶ Adhere to all port security, health & safety, and hazardous goods regulations
• ▶ Liaise proactively with transport managers and logistics coordinators regarding deliveries and delays

What You'll Need

Why Choose Workers Direct?

Since 2010, Workers Direct has been one of the UK's most trusted recruitment agencies, placing thousands of workers across logistics, warehousing, construction, and healthcare. Our driver staffing service is built around speed, fairness, and genuine support for every worker we represent.

• ✓ Holiday pay accrued
• ✓ Pension contributions
• ✓ Flexible shift options
• ✓ Ongoing work available

🗺️ Working in Felixstowe, IP11

The Port of Felixstowe is the UK's premier deep-sea container port, operated by Hutchison Ports and serving hundreds of global shipping lines. Located in Suffolk's IP11 postcode, it is accessible via the A14 corridor, making it a key distribution gateway for the Midlands, London, and the East of England. Workers placed here often enjoy long-term, consistent work given the port's round-the-clock operational demand.

For HGV drivers based in Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, or wider East Anglia, this posting represents an outstanding local opportunity. Workers Direct also has active temporary staffing placements across London and nationwide — meaning if Felixstowe suits you now, we can continue finding the right work for you wherever your career takes you next.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to get behind the wheel? Applying is simple and fast. Register as a jobseeker on the Workers Direct platform, upload your CV, and one of our specialist driver recruiters will be in touch — often within hours. Alternatively, browse all current driver vacancies across the UK. You can also call our head office directly on +44 (0) 2030 869080.

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Conclusion: Your Next Drive Starts Here

Finding a Class 1 HGV role that combines premium pay rates, genuine flexibility, and a prestigious operational environment is rarely straightforward — but Workers Direct has done exactly that. This Felixstowe position offers up to £21.00 per hour on night shifts with weekly PAYE pay, a supportive team behind you, and work that sits at the very centre of UK trade and commerce.

Workers Direct's reputation is built on placing the right driver in the right seat, every time. Alongside our driver and transport staffing service, we operate across warehousing, industrial, healthcare, and construction — meaning your relationship with us can grow alongside your career. For further guidance on UK driving regulations and qualifications, the official DVSA Driver CPC guidance on GOV.UK is the definitive reference.

Don't let this vacancy pass you by. Register with Workers Direct today and let us put you in the driver's seat — quite literally.

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