HGV Class 1 C+E Driver – Container Transport
- Location: Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire
- Company: Seafast Containers Limited
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Pay: £3,358–£4,200 per month gross, including bonuses
- Working days: Monday to Friday
- Overtime: Weekend and overtime shifts available, with no tramping
- Start Date: Immediate / to be agreed
HGV Class 1 Driver – Up to £4,200 per Month | Monday to Friday | No Tramping | Family-Run Business
Seafast Containers Limited is a long-established, family-run transport company based just outside Southampton Docks. We specialise in nationwide container transport and have built our reputation on reliability, professionalism and treating our drivers with respect.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for dependable and experienced HGV Class 1 C+E Drivers to join our container transport team.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering consistent weekday work, a supportive transport office, well-maintained vehicles and a straightforward, organised working environment.
The Role
The role involves UK-wide container collections and deliveries, working from our Marchwood base near Southampton Docks.
Duties include:
- Driving HGV Class 1 C+E vehicles for container transport.
- Collecting and delivering containers across the UK.
- Completing PODs and daily vehicle checks using our mobile app.
- Carrying out accurate defect reporting.
- Communicating with the transport office throughout the day.
- Operating safely and compliantly in line with company procedures.
- Maintaining a professional approach with customers, ports and sites.
- Looking after the vehicle and equipment provided.
Container or port experience is helpful, but not essential, as training and support can be provided to the right experienced Class 1 driver.
Pay & Incentives
- Monthly earnings between £3,358 and £4,200 gross, including bonuses.
- Attendance incentives.
- Additional bonuses for multi-container deliveries.
- Overtime and weekend work available.
- £30 tax-free night out allowance when applicable.
- Paid CPC training.
Benefits
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- No tramping.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Company pension.
- Paid CPC training.
- 20 days’ annual leave.
- Secure onsite parking.
- Driver facilities.
- 24/7 operational support.
- Well-maintained vehicles.
- Supportive and organised transport team.
- Family-run working environment where drivers are valued.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Valid UK HGV Class 1 C+E licence.
- Minimum 6 months’ active and verifiable Class 1 driving experience.
- Valid Driver CPC card.
- Valid Digital Tachograph card.
- Good understanding of drivers’ hours, tachograph rules and daily vehicle checks.
- Professional attitude and good communication skills.
- Ability to work safely, reliably and independently.
- Maximum 6 penalty points considered, subject to insurance approval.
Desirable but not essential:
- Container experience.
- Port card.
- Southampton Docks / port work experience.
- Experience using transport apps or electronic POD systems.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for drivers who are reliable, professional and safety-conscious.
The ideal candidate will:
- Turn up on time and communicate clearly.
- Take pride in their vehicle and work.
- Complete PODs and checks accurately, via the app.
- Follow instructions and transport plans.
- Treat customers, colleagues and site staff respectfully.
- Work well with the transport office.
- Be comfortable with nationwide container work.
- Have a steady and responsible approach to driving.
Why Join Seafast?
Drivers choose Seafast because we offer:
- A respectful, family-run culture.
- Monday to Friday work.
- Clear communication from the transport office.
- Well-maintained vehicles.
- A supportive, no-nonsense working environment.
- A strong team approach.
- A company where drivers are known, respected and valued.
How to Apply
Please apply via Indeed or send your CV directly to: [email protected]
Important Experience Requirement
For insurance purposes, applicants must have a minimum of 6 months’ active and verifiable HGV Class 1 C+E driving experience.
This means we need to be able to clearly confirm your Class 1 experience through your CV, employment history, agency work, references or other verifiable records.
Applicants who hold a C+E licence but do not yet have at least 6 months’ active Class 1 driving experience may not meet our current insurance requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £3,358.00-£4,200.00 per month
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you currently hold and actively use a Category C+E licence with at least 6 months’ experience?
- What times, and dates, are you able to come in to the office for a face-to-face interview?
Work Location: On the road
