Class 1 Driver

Grafters Recruit Ltd; Brinklow CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly prebooks

Going live 16.08.2026

24hr operation start times

Min 8 hours paid (including breaks)

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Grafters Recruit Ltd is seeking LGV Class 1 drivers to support the Daventry Sainsburys site, with trunking and store deliveries across the network. Expect strict adherence to timelines, accurate documentation, and participation in ongoing training to maintain high safety and service standards.

Role offers 24hr operation with varied start times, weekly prebooks, and on-site parking. Pay rates include days and nights, with shifts running Sunday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid in date LGV/HGV (C+E) Class 1 licence.
• Must hold a Valid Digital Tachograph Card and Driver CPC.
• Licence must have ≤6 points and been held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Carry trunking and store deliveries within the Argos and Sainsburys network.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in line with legislation.
• Attend training to stay equipped for the role and support continuous improvement.

Skills

LGV/HGV C+E

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC

Licence points ≤6

12 months licence held

Flexible shifts

Time-critical delivery

Assessment before induction

Job description

Grafters Recruit Ltd

are looking for LGV Class 1 Lorry Drivers to support our growing team at Sainsburys Daventry site.

Benefits

• Weekly prebooks, regular work Sunday to Saturday
• Going live from 16.08.2026, earlier start day possible
• Start times: 24hr operation -Various shift start times
• Minimum 8 hours paid, including breaks
• Free on-site parking

Rates

• Sunday to Saturday Days 06:00-18:00 - £19.98 p/h
• Sunday to Saturday Nights 18:00-06:00 - £21.58 p/h

Your role will include

Trunking and Store Deliveries within the Argos and Sainsburys network, plus supplier and Backhaul collections.

The Role

• You will be required to accurately and efficiently complete delivery of stock within timescales set.
• You will ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in line with legislation.
• You will attend any relevant training as required to ensure you remain fully equipped to perform your role effectively and to assist in the development of continuous improvement.
• You will be responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and other operatives by adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• You will report any accident or damage to any equipment or machinery.
• You will be multi dropping deliveries to stores.
• Always keep your truck clean.

Available shifts

Store deliveries:02:0003:0005:3005:3006:0012:0014:0014:0014:00Trunking deliveries:15:0017:0019:0000:0002:00

Experience and Qualifications

• You MUST hold a valid in date LGV HGV (C+E) Class 1 licence.
• You MUST hold a Valid Digital Tachograph CardFull Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• You MUST not have no more than 6 points on your licence.
• Your licence MUST have been held for at least 12 months.
• Commercial driving experience is desirable.
• You must be fully flexible in relation to shifts and duties.
• You must be able to provide a time critical delivery service in line with site KPI's including fuel efficiency.
• Each driver will be required to pass an assessment prior to being given a full induction and training for the role.

Company Information and Diversity

Grafters Recruit Ltd have five branches, four on-site locations and four remote contracts throughout the country. Initially a specialist driving agency, in recent years Grafters have focused on growth in new sectors by developing Industrial and commercial desks in each branch with great success.

Grafters Recruit embraces diversity and will seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. We will seek to develop a business culture that reflects that belief. We will seek to widen the media in which we recruit to ensure as diverse an employee and candidate base as possible. We will strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity targets.