Class 1 Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly attendance bonus

Holiday pay

Company pension

Two days paid training

Onsite parking

Mortgage and employment references

Job summary

Rapier Employment is seeking an HGV Class 1 driver for a full-time role in Maidstone. You will operate C+E vehicles on a leading logistics contract, with two days of paid training and a pathway to permanent work.

Shifts run Monday to Friday, with start times between 04:00 and 06:00 and 12-hour average shifts. Overtime paid after 42.5 hours; benefits include attendance bonus, holiday pay, and a pension.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence (Category C+E).
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph card.
• At least 6 months of Class 1 driving experience.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles on a major logistics contract.
• Deliver a professional and reliable service with safety as a priority.
• Work varied shifts as part of ongoing, long-term employment.

Skills

HGV Licence Class 1

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

6 months Class 1 experience

Right to work in the UK

Safety-focused attitude

Job description

Rapier Employment is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a full-time role based in Maidstone. This position involves operating HGV Category C+E vehicles for a leading logistics contract in Allington, with immediate starts following a successful assessment.

Rapier Employment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a leading blue-chip logistics contract based in Allington.

The role offers hourly rates between £19.05 and £25.34, depending on shift timing, with overtime paid at £24.84 per hour after 42.5 hours. The benefit includes a weekly attendance bonus, holiday pay, and a company pension. Mortgage and employment references are available.

Drivers will secure consistent, long-term work with temp-to-perm opportunities. Key skills include a valid Class 1 licence, reliability, and the ability to work varied shifts.

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll be working on a well-established logistics contract, operating modern vehicles and delivering a professional, reliable service.

Shift Details

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 04:00 and 06:00
• Average 12-hour shifts
• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed pay per shift
• Ongoing, long-term work with consistent hours
• Two days of paid training before you start

Requirements

• A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
• Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC)
• Digital Tachograph Card
• At least 6 months' Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)
• Right to work in the UK
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused attitude

Why Join Rapier Employment?

• Competitive hourly rates
• £20 weekly attendance bonus
• Weekly or monthly pay available
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Ongoing, full-time work with a blue-chip logistics client
• Two days of paid training
• Secure onsite parking
• Dedicated driver support team
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Mortgage and employment references available

Job Details

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Location: Allington Job Type: Full-Time | Ongoing | Long-Term

Excellent Pay & Benefits

• £25.34 per hour (16:00 - 04:00)
• £19.05 per hour (04:00 - 16:00)
• Overtime after 42.5 hours: £24.84 per hour