Class 1 Driver

Crem Recruitment; Elmswell; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking Class 1 Drivers in Elmswell for stable weekday work. You will handle general haulage across England and Wales, ensuring safe transport of loads while maintaining vehicle standards. This role offers £14 per hour (£36,400 per annum), a £25 night-out allowance, and a supportive small team environment. Ideal candidates should have a Class 1 licence and general haulage experience. Join a company where drivers are known by name, not payroll number.

Benefits

£25 night-out allowance

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Stable, full-time weekday work

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence required.
• Experience in general haulage preferred.
• No ADR or specialist sectors required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Class 1 trunking and general haulage deliveries.
• Complete vehicle checks and maintain road-worthy standards.
• Ensure loads are transported safely and securely.
• Communicate clearly with the transport team and customers.
• Represent the business professionally.

Skills

Class 1 licence

General haulage experience

Reliable and professional

Job description

Class 1 Driver

Location: Elmswell, Suffolk

£14 per hour | Approx. £36,400 per annum

Monday to Friday | 4am starts

Crem Recruitment is working on behalf of a small, well‑established logistics business based in Elmswell, Suffolk. This is a tight‑knit operation with a practical, no‑nonsense approach to general haulage, now looking to add two reliable Class 1 Drivers to support continued demand.

This is proper driving work. No gimmicks, no unnecessary complexity, just consistent routes, well‑maintained vehicles and a straightforward set‑up.

The role

• Class 1 general haulage across England and Wales
• Back‑loaded work, keeping mileage efficient
• Monday to Friday operation, no weekend work
• 50 hours per week, typically starting from 4am until finish
• Occasional nights out, paid at £25 per night via Snap account

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out Class 1 trunking and general haulage deliveries
• Completing vehicle checks and maintaining road‑worthy standards
• Ensuring loads are transported safely and securely
• Communicating clearly with the transport team and customers
• Representing the business professionally on the road and on site

What's on offer

• £14 per hour, equating to circa £36,400 per annum
• £25 night‑out allowance
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Stable, full‑time weekday work
• Small team environment, around 9 people, where drivers are known by name, not payroll number
• Straightforward interview process, including an in‑person meeting and possible driving assessment

What they're looking for

• Valid Class 1 licence
• General haulage experience preferred
• No ADR, no waste, no specialist sectors required
• Reliable, professional drivers who want consistent work with a smaller operator

If you're a Class 1 Driver based in or around Suffolk and want a steady Monday to Friday role with a grounded, well‑run business, this is well worth a conversation.