Class 1 Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Beeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Online payslips

PAYE

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers (LGV C+E) for ongoing work with a pharmaceutical distribution company in Nottingham (Beeston area). This role suits experienced drivers or newly qualified HGV drivers seeking reliable, well-paid Class 1 driving work in Nottingham.

Roles include 1–3 drops per shift, curtain-sided vehicles, and comprehensive vehicle checks. Tachograph rules and driver hours must be observed; full PAYE payroll and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) licence.
• Digital tachograph card preferred; assessment for newly qualified drivers.

Responsibilities

• Completing 1-3 drops per shift (multi-drop HGV driving).
• Driving Class 1 curtain-sided vehicles (no heavy lifting or handballing required).
• Carrying out vehicle checks and trailer inspections.
• Ensuring load security and compliance.
• Communicating with the transport and logistics team.
• Following tachograph regulations and driver hours rules.
• Completing delivery paperwork and debriefs.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Job description

Location: Nottingham (NG90)

Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Work / Flexible Shifts

Peak Pay Rates (effective from 23rd August)

HGV Class 1 Day Driver: £17.79 per hour

HGV Class 1 Night Driver: £18.81 per hour

Overtime (after 9.6 hours):

• £26.70 per hour (days)
• £28.24 per hour (nights)

Guaranteed minimum: 9.6 hours per shift

Drivers who complete 12 weeks of service will recieve a bonus in January on all hours worked.

About the Role

The Best Connection is recruiting

HGV Class 1 Drivers (LGV C+E Drivers) for ongoing work with a leading

pharmaceutical distribution company in Nottingham (Beeston area).

This role is ideal for experienced drivers or newly qualified HGV drivers looking for

reliable, well-paid Class 1 driving work in Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing 1-3 drops per shift (multi-drop HGV driving)
• Driving Class 1 curtain-sided vehicles (no heavy lifting or handballing required)
• Carrying out vehicle checks and trailer inspections
• Ensuring load security and compliance
• Communicating with the transport and logistics team
• Following tachograph regulations and driver hours rules
• Completing delivery paperwork and debriefs

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) licence
• Valid Digital Minimum 1 year experience preferred, but newly qualified HGV drivers welcome (assessment required)
• Ongoing HGV driving jobs in Nottingham
• Competitive pay with 28 days paid holiday (PAYE)
• Workplace Weekly pay with online payslips