Class 1 Driver

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Great Harrowden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Enhanced pay

Paid breaks

Ongoing training

Company bonus scheme

Life Insurance and pension

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Class 1 Driver for a secure, long-term role with guaranteed hours and excellent earnings.

You will deliver nationwide, comply with tachograph regulations, complete paperwork accurately, and benefit from enhanced pay, paid breaks, and ongoing training within a supportive team.

Join a privately-owned business that values its drivers, offers great facilities on site, and a company bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• A valid C+E licence, Driver Card and DQC Card.
• A strong understanding of tachograph and drivers' hours regulations.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach.
• Experience working as a Class 1 or Class 2 Driver would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily vehicle safety checks before every journey.
• Delivering goods nationwide in line with delivery schedules.
• Complying with tachograph regulations and driver hours legislation.
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and records.
• Carrying out overnight tramping when required.
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery locations.
• Working closely with the wider transport team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Wellingborough | Earn £35,000 - £50,000 with enhanced pay, guaranteed hours, and excellent benefits.

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a secure, long-term opportunity in Wellingborough? Join a well-established transport and logistics business that values its drivers, offers excellent earning potential, and provides ongoing training and development within a friendly and supportive team.

Why apply for this Class 1 Driver role?

• Salary of £35,000 - £50,000


• Permanent role with a secure, privately-owned business


• Enhanced rates of pay


• Guaranteed basic hours


• Enhanced overtime rates


• Paid breaks and POA


• Holiday allowance that increases with length of service


• Enhanced company sick pay


• Daily meal allowance


• Tailored driver induction programme


• CPC refresher training and ongoing driver development


• Safe, friendly working environment


• Excellent on-site facilities


• Company bonus scheme


• Life Insurance and pension


• Full company uniform provided

Key Responsibilities

• Completing daily vehicle safety checks before every journey


• Delivering goods nationwide in line with delivery schedules


• Complying with tachograph regulations and driver hours legislation


• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and records


• Carrying out overnight tramping when required


• Providing excellent customer service at delivery locations


• Working closely with the wider transport team to maintain high standards

What we’re looking for

• A valid C+E licence, Driver Card and DQC Card


• A strong understanding of tachograph and drivers' hours regulations


• Excellent geographical knowledge


• Good communication and customer service skills


• A positive attitude and team-focused approach


• Experience working as a Class 1 or Class 2 Driver would be advantageousIf you're looking for your next Class 1 Driver opportunity in Wellingborough with a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDINDUSTRIALWC

Location │ Wellingborough

Role │ Class 1 Driver