Class 1 Driver

TRC Yorkshire; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift scheduling

Weekly pay

Well-maintained vehicles

Supportive operations team

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is hiring on behalf of our Bradford-based client for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E). The role offers full time, part time, or ad-hoc options with shifts starting 12:00–21:00 and night rates. You will drive, load, unload, and swap trailers while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a full UK licence (C+E), 6+ months experience, DCPC and tachograph card, and clean licence with limited points. Training and induction provided.

Qualifications

• Valid UK LGV Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• Minimum 6 months proven experience driving Class 1 vehicles.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no infringements for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts Mon-Sun with start times 12:00–21:00; all paid at night rate.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull, fill trailer at depot, and transport to hub.
• Take vehicle to customer, collect trailer, deliver to hub, and return to depot.
• Assist with loading/unloading at customer sites and in depot.
• Perform drop and swap operations; tail lift usage; occasional uncoupling of vehicle.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Flexibility

WTD knowledge

Tachograph compliance

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Bradford area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts:

Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)

Hours :

Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)

Pay Rate:

• Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

Location:

Bradford

Job Type:

Ongoing

The role:

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

• Flexible shift scheduling
• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
• Well-maintained, modern vehicles
• Supportive operations team