Class 1 Driver

Ignition Driver Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Overtime opportunities

Flexible shifts

Induction & ongoing support

Modern fleet

Team transport staff

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Shifts run Sunday to Thursday with day and night options. Enjoy competitive hourly rates, guaranteed hours, and regular weekly pay. Immediate starts available with ongoing work and a supportive transport team.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• At least 2 years commercial Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Up to 6 penalty points; certain endorsements not accepted.
• UK resident with ability to travel to site; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cages into Hobbycraft stores; occasional pallets may occur.
• Return salvage and complete delivery paperwork accurately.
• Manage delivery process and paperwork; ensure safety and compliance.
• Handle cage deliveries during day and night shifts.

Skills

UK Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Store deliveries and cage work in predominantly double deck trailers Location: Burton on Trent Pay Rate: £24.94 to £31.66 p/h(static clock) Shifts: Guaranteed 8 hours pay per shift - Sunday to Thursday (Days + Nights) Driver Type: Class 1 (C+E) Experience:2 years Class 1experience required

Looking for a driving role that offers excellent rates of pay, regular work and a team that values professional drivers?

Ignition Driver Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to work with our client in Burton-on-Trent.

Join a well-established operation with consistent work, modern vehicles and immediate starts available.Initial routes will be completed with established drivers, to help you understand the finer details of the role.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly pay rates of ££24.94 to £31.66 p/h
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
• Regular, ongoing work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
• Full site induction and ongoing support
• Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
• Friendly and supportive transport team
• Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer

The Role

As a professional HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties may include:

• Deliveries are primarily caged deliveries to Hobbycraft stores
  • There may be the occasional pallet, but the vast majority of the work is cage-based
• Drivers are responsible for:
  • Delivering cages into the store
  • Returning salvage
  • Managing the delivery paperwork/process correctly
  • Both day and night drivers will physically handle the cage deliveries
  • Night Deliveries – Airlock Process

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
• At least 2years' commercial Class 1 driving experience
• A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service

Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.