Class 1 Driver

Candidate Source; Branston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No handball

Flexible shifts

Seasonal temporary assignment

Job summary

Candidate Source is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a six-week assignment starting 9 November 2026, with trunking and bay-to-bay work from the Burton depot. You may choose five or six days per week or ad hoc shifts, with day, afternoon and night options and no handball required.

Shifts run day and night across a busy seasonal period, with excellent daily rates and straightforward duties. Comprehensive checks and regulatory compliance are included in the role.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C+E driving licence (Class 1)

Responsibilities

• Complete trunking work across the depot and hub network
• Carry out bay-to-bay deliveries efficiently and safely
• Start and finish allocated work from the Burton depot
• Complete required vehicle and journey checks
• Follow drivers' hours, tachograph and road transport regulations
• Ensure loads and associated documentation are handled correctly throughout each journey

Skills

Valid Category C+E licence

Job description

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll take on straightforward trunking and bay-to-bay work with no handball, flexible shift choices and excellent daily rates.

This is a minimum six-week assignment starting 9 November 2026 and running up to Christmas Eve, with days, nights and weekend work available. You can choose to work five or six days per week or pick up ad hoc shifts to suit your availability.

What's in it for you

• Excellent daily rates from £210 to £250 depending on shift
• Minimum six weeks of work during a busy seasonal period
• Choice of day, afternoon and night work
• Flexibility to work five or six days per week or select ad hoc shifts
• No handball - straightforward trunking and bay-to-bay work
• No driving assessment required

Your responsibilities as Class 1 Driver

• Complete trunking work across the depot and hub network
• Carry out bay-to-bay deliveries efficiently and safely
• Start and finish allocated work from the Burton depot
• Complete required vehicle and journey checks
• Follow drivers' hours, tachograph and road transport regulations
• Ensure loads and associated documentation are handled correctly throughout each journey

What we're looking for in a Class 1 Driver

• Valid Category C+E driving licence (Class 1 licence)
• At least 90 days of recent relevant driving completed
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Current digital tachograph card
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and road transport regulations

Working hours: Day shifts start between 04:00 and 15:59, while night shifts start between 16:00 and 03:59. Day, afternoon and night work is available, with the option to work five or six days per week or ad hoc shifts.