HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2) Jobs in London E16 — Immediate Start with Temping Agency

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2) to join a reliable temporary staffing solution in London E16. Through Temping Agency, you will be placed with a reputable local employer operating in transport, distribution, construction support, retail logistics, or industrial delivery. The role may involve Class 1 trunking, Class 2 multi-drop deliveries, container movements, depot transfers, store replenishment, or site-based haulage work depending on the assignment.

London E16 is a busy logistics corridor close to the Royal Docks, Beckton, East Ham, Canning Town and Dagenham. That means drivers can often access regular work without long commutes. If you are searching for HGV driving jobs in London E16, immediate starts, flexible shifts, or temporary work that could develop into a permanent position, this advert is designed for you. Temping Agency supports drivers throughout the process, from registration and documentation checks to shift booking, pay queries, and ongoing placement support.

The role is suitable for experienced Class 1 HGV drivers, Class 2 HGV drivers, and flexible drivers who can move between vehicle classes where required. You may work alongside a Logistics Coordinator to manage loading schedules, delivery windows, and route planning. In some placements, you may also interact with a Sales Representative / Executive when deliveries support commercial accounts, or submit completed paperwork to a Payroll Administrator for accurate weekly pay processing.

Employers in this area need drivers who are punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently under pressure. Whether you are looking for short-term cover, part-time driving work, full-time temporary assignments, or a longer-term route into permanent employment, our Temp Workforce team can match your availability with the right London E16 driving roles.

Key Responsibilities

• • Drive Class 1 or Class 2 HGV vehicles safely and legally across London E16 and surrounding areas, following route instructions and delivery schedules.
• • Complete vehicle checks before and after shifts, including tachograph checks, lights, brakes, mirrors, tyres, load security, and general roadworthiness.
• • Load, unload, secure and transport goods responsibly, working with depot staff, warehouse teams and a Logistics Coordinator where required.
• • Make timely deliveries to customers, construction sites, retail outlets, industrial premises or distribution centres while maintaining professional conduct.
• • Complete delivery notes, POD paperwork, safety reports and any required documentation accurately for client and payroll processing.
• • Use digital devices, route planners, tracking systems or depot apps as needed to update progress, confirm collections and report delays.
• • Maintain compliance with Driver CPC rules, working time regulations, tachograph requirements, and employer safety policies.
• • Represent Temping Agency and the client professionally, ensuring punctuality, clear communication and a strong delivery record.

What We're Looking For

• • Valid HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence with Driver CPC and relevant digital tachograph card.
• • Previous experience driving HGV vehicles in a commercial, delivery, construction, distribution or depot environment.
• • Good knowledge of London E16 routes, local delivery areas, and safe urban driving practices.
• • Reliable, punctual and able to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights or weekends where applicable.
• • Strong attention to safety, load security, vehicle condition and compliance with transport regulations.
• • Good communication skills, including the ability to liaise with depot teams, customers and a Payroll Administrator when required.
• • Basic understanding of paperwork, delivery notes, POD confirmation and reporting vehicle faults.
• • Right to work in the UK and a clean or acceptable driving record, depending on client requirements.

A Typical Day for an HGV Driver in London E16

Every day can be different, which is one of the benefits of temporary driving work. A typical shift may begin at a depot or client site, where you collect paperwork, complete a vehicle check, load the vehicle safely, and review the route. You may then travel across London E16 and nearby areas to make deliveries, collect goods, or move containers between sites.

During the day, you might interact with warehouse operatives, depot managers, customers, and a Logistics Coordinator who helps manage scheduling. In some placements, deliveries support commercial accounts and you may need to coordinate with a Sales Representative / Executive to ensure goods arrive correctly and on time.

At the end of the shift, you will return to the depot or client location, complete any required POD paperwork, report issues, and prepare for the next day. This variety makes the role suitable for drivers who want more than a repetitive single route and prefer flexible temporary work with real responsibility.

Other Immediate HGV Driver Roles in London E16 and Nearby

If this exact position is already filled, similar HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2) opportunities may be available across London E16 and nearby areas. Temporary driving roles often appear quickly, so registering with Temping Agency gives you access to urgent vacancies and future bookings.

All advertised pay rates are indicative and depend on experience, vehicle class, shift pattern, and client requirements.

How to Apply

Applying for this HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2) role in London E16 is simple. Temping Agency aims to keep the process fast, clear and practical for experienced drivers who want to get working quickly.

For employers needing urgent driver cover, you can also explore how to Hire Staff quickly through our temporary workforce solutions.

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