Potteries Heavy Haulage Ltd

01/05/2026

🚛 HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER WANTED – HEAVY HAULAGE / ABNORMAL LOADS

Immediate Start | £48,000+
Potteries Heavy Haulage are looking for an experienced Class 1 (C+E) driver with abnormal load / heavy haulage experience to join our team.

If you’re after proper driving, varied work, and a company that respects skilled drivers — this one’s for you.

✅ What’s on offer:
• Circa £48k per year (DOE)
• Full‑time, permanent role
• Mix of planned and ad‑hoc work
• Mainly UK work with occasional European runs 🇪🇺
• Nights out required, occasional weekends
• Workwear provided
• Pension
• Solid team and well‑maintained kit

✅ You’ll need:
• Full HGV C+E (Class 1) licence
• Heavy haulage / abnormal load experience (essential)
• Driver CPC
• Max 6 points
• Professional attitude & adaptability

This role suits drivers who take pride in their work, their truck, and being part of a reliable operation.

📞 Call: 01782 827373
📧 Email: [email protected]
Immediate start available for the right driver.
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20/10/2025

***Position available, immediate start***

We have a driving position available in one of our heavy haulage trucks, suitable for someone with abnormal load driving experience.
If you're looking for a fresh challenge, we have an opening available for the right person. We're looking for someone with abnormal load experience, European experience, hardworking and a team player.

Potteries are looking to recruit an experienced Cat C + E Licence (Class 1) Driver. Experience within the heavy haulage industry is essential. You will have a mixture of regular work and ad-hoc work to deliver, with a great team around you to help and learn from.
The nature of the role requires flexibility. The role will include working outside of normal working hours and occasional weekend working with frequent nights out. Whilst mainly UK based this role may include some European work and occasional weekend work. This is a full-time position.

The salary for the position is circa £48k and will be based upon experience. Workwear will be provided. Pension.

Duties:
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
• Safe loading of cargo, including, strapping, chaining, and sheeting
• Ensure tractor is kept in immaculate condition both inside and outside
• Ensure trailers are left clean and equipment stowed away.
• Complete defect sheets and report defects as required.
• Have a good working knowledge of the UK road network, must be able to follow a notified route
• Maintain a positive attitude towards colleagues and customers
Minimum Requirements:
• Full HGV C+E (Class 1) License
• Heavy Haulage / Abnormal Load Experience
• Full Driver CPC card
• Clean License, maximum of 6 points

If you would like to apply for this position, please contact on 01782 827373 or [email protected]

08/08/2025

🎉 New Arrivals Alert! 🎉

We’re excited to introduce the latest additions to the Potteries Heavy Haulage family - two state-of-the-art Volvo trucks. These beasts combined with Goldhofer and Nooteboom trailers have made their first deliveries together for a valued client to Southampton docks.

Here’s to many more successful deliveries for our clients!

📸

25/07/2025

***Position available, immediate start***

We have a driving position available in one of our heavy haulage trucks, suitable for someone with abnormal load driving experience.

If you're looking for a fresh challenge, we have an opening available for the right person. We're looking for someone with abnormal load experience, European experience, hardworking and a team player.

Potteries are looking to recruit an experienced Cat C + E Licence (Class 1) Driver. Experience within the heavy haulage industry is essential. You will have a mixture of regular work and ad-hoc work to deliver, with a great team around you to help and learn from.
The nature of the role requires flexibility. The role will include working outside of normal working hours and occasional weekend working with frequent nights out. Whilst mainly UK based this role may include some European work, potentially working away 2-3 weeks away per trip (this is not very often). This is a full-time position.

The salary for the position is circa £48k and will be based upon experience. Workwear will be provided. Pension.

Duties:
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
• Safe loading of cargo, including, strapping, chaining, and sheeting
• Ensure tractor is kept in immaculate condition both inside and outside
• Ensure trailers are left clean and equipment stowed away.
• Complete defect sheets and report defects as required.
• Have a good working knowledge of the UK road network, must be able to follow a notified route
• Maintain a positive attitude towards colleagues and customers

Minimum Requirements:
• Full HGV C+E (Class 1) License
• Heavy Haulage / Abnormal Load Experience
• Full Driver CPC card
• Clean License, maximum of 6 points

If you would like to apply for this position, please contact on 01782 827373 or [email protected]

18/06/2024

***Es**rt Driver Required***

Potteries are looking to recruit an Es**rt Driver. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the Heavy Haulage industry. Enthusiasm and wanting to be part of a team is crucial. You will be working with experienced drivers utilising a modern fleet backed up by our inhouse team of mechanics and highly experienced planners.
The nature of the role requires flexibility and working outside of normal working hours. The role will require occasional weekend working and frequent nights out during the week.

**Applicants must be over 21**

Duties:
• Prepare es**rt vehicle and daily vehicle checks
• Helping in-house driving team to load and unload vehicles
• Read and follow movement orders to es**rt abnormal loads
• Es**rt in-house and external drivers as required
• Operating / Steering Hydraulic trailers
• Acting as trailer banksman, steersman, and attendant
• Es**rt abnormal loads across the UK road network
• Positioning of the es**rt vehicle on the road to warn other road users
• Post-operations vehicle checks
Minimum Requirements:
• A passion for road transport, especially abnormal loads
• Can do attitude
• Clean/Full, B Category Car License
• An appreciation of the UK road network
Training:
• Opportunity to progress to C+E License for the right candidate

If you would like to apply for the role, please send through your details to [email protected] and we will be in touch

30/01/2024

Join Our Team: Maintenance and Yard Assistant

We're seeking a proactive Maintenance and Yard Assistant to ensure the smooth functioning of our fleet and yard. Your responsibilities will include:

• Independently performing basic maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Assisting in more complex maintenance activities under supervision.
• Executing general yard duties to contribute to overall operational efficiency.
• Maintaining impeccable cleanliness and safety standards within the yard premises.
• Thorough cleaning of a variety of vehicles, including Vans, HGV’s, and Trailers.
• Loading and unloading Machines and Plant.
• Safely storing equipment within the yard.
• Upholding workshop cleanliness and promptly addressing any spills or hazards.
• Organising storage areas for tyres, AdBlue, timber, and ancillaries with a focus on safety and tidiness.
• Operating a Tug to reposition trailers as needed.
• Es**rting oversized vehicles or abnormal loads as required.
• Manoeuvring hydraulically controlled heavy haulage trailers in tight spaces or areas with limited turning radius.
• Positive safety culture among team members.

If you possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to be part of our dedicated team.

This is a Semiskilled job which would suit someone who aspires to be a mechanic and enjoys a hands-on job within a small team of people.

If you want to apply please email [email protected]

27/11/2023

Job done. Last week we completed the transport of two vessels from Antwerp to Stanlow Refinery, each vessel weighing 107Te.

Utilising our specialist Goldhofer heavy-duty modules, the loads were pulled by drawbar using ballasted tractors. The vessels were delivered in tandem with a combined gross weight of 364Te. 💪

15/11/2023

***Es**rt Driver Required***

Potteries are looking to recruit an Es**rt Driver. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the Heavy Haulage industry. Enthusiasm and wanting to be part of a team is crucial. You will be working with experienced drivers utilising a modern fleet backed up by our inhouse team of mechanics and highly experienced planners.

The nature of the role requires flexibility and working outside of normal working hours. The role will require occasional weekend working and frequent nights out during the week.

**Applicants must be over 21 and within 30 minutes of Stoke-On-Trent**

Duties:
• Prepare es**rt vehicle and daily vehicle checks
• Helping in-house driving team to load and unload vehicles
• Read and follow movement orders to es**rt abnormal loads
• Es**rt in-house and external drivers as required
• Operating / Steering Hydraulic trailers
• Acting as trailer banksman, steersman, and attendant
• Es**rt abnormal loads across the UK road network
• Positioning of the es**rt vehicle on the road to warn other road users
• Post-operations vehicle checks

Minimum Requirements:
• A passion for road transport, especially abnormal loads
• Can do attitude
• Clean/Full, B Category Car License
• An appreciation of the UK road network

Training:
• Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to attend an external course, HTA Stage 2 Es**rt Driver Programme
• Opportunity to progress to C+E License for the right candidate
If you would like to apply for the role, please send through your details to [email protected] and we will be in touch

09/03/2023

27/02/2023

***Position available, immediate start***
We have a driving position available in one of low height trucks, suitable for someone with European driving experience. This position will include driving to and from Europe.
If you're looking for a fresh challenge, we have an opening available for the right person. We're looking for someone with abnormal load experience, European experience, hardworking and a team player.
Potteries are looking to recruit an experienced Cat C + E Licence (Class 1) Driver.
Experience within the heavy haulage industry is essential.
You will have a mixture of regular work and ad-hoc work to deliver, with a great team around you to help and learn from.
The nature of the role requires flexibility. The role will include working outside of normal working hours and occasional weekend working with frequent nights out. Whilst mainly UK based this role will also include some European work, potentially working away 2-3 weeks away per trip (this is not very often). This is a full-time position.
The salary for the position is 45-47k and will be based upon experience. Workwear will be provided.
Duties:
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
• Safe loading of cargo, including, strapping, chaining, and sheeting.
• Ensure tractor is kept in immaculate condition both inside and outside.
• Ensure trailers are left clean and equipment stowed away.
• Complete defect sheets and report defects as required.
• Have a good working knowledge of the UK road network, must be able to follow a notified route.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards colleagues and customers.
Minimum Requirements:
• Full HGV C+E (Class 1) License
• Full Driver CPC card.
• Clean License, maximum of 6 points.
If you would like to apply for this position, please contact Sadie Emery on 01782 827373 or [email protected]