Class 1 Driver

Ideal Recruit Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodation included

Mileage allowance (45p per mile)

Relocation bonus £240 per week

Project duration 8–10 weeks

Christmas/NYE work required

Driver support and induction

Job summary

Ideal Recruit Ltd is seeking Class 1 drivers for a reputable company in Milton Keynes. The role involves a 5-out-of-7 rota with 8+ hour shifts, and shared hotel accommodations including meals. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile within the UK, with a weekly relocation bonus of £240 after each full week of shifts.

Project duration is 8–10 weeks and requires work on Christmas Eve/Boxing Day and NYE/NYD. Inductions take a few hours and support will be available throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence is required.
• Up-to-date CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card required.
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only).

Responsibilities

• Work a rota based on any 5 out of 7 days with a minimum of 8 hours daily.
• Live near Milton Keynes or stay in hotel while relocated.
• Travel mileage paid between hotels within the UK at 45p per mile.
• Await induction and receive driver support throughout the contract.
• Project duration will be 8–10 weeks; Christmas/NYE work may be required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph card

Penalty points limit

Job description

Ideal Recruit is looking for Class 1 drivers for a reputable company in Milton Keynes (needs to be 1 hour away).

• A rota based on any 5 out of 7 days with a minimum of 8 hours daily.
• Block-booked paid hotel accommodation, including breakfast and 1 meal per day for the contract duration.
• Travel mileage paid between hotels (within United Kingdom only) to and from the allocated hotel at start and end of assignment at 45pence per mile.
• Weekly relocation payment accrued and paid at end of assignment for each full week (5 shifts per week) attended, paid @£240 bonus per week
• Project duration will be a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks.
• Must work Christmas Eve or Boxing Day plus NYE or NYD.
• Drivers should be a minimum 1 hour away from the site they wish to relocate to – they must stay in the hotel
• Support for the drivers will always be available
• Couple hours for inductions.
• Key locations with hotel.

Rates of Pay (PAYE):

• STARTS BETWEEN- 02:01-04:00 is £23.24
• STARTS BETWEEN- 04:01-05:00 is £22.74
• STARTS BETWEEN- 05:01-05:30 is £22.47
• FINISHES BETWEEN- 20:00-21:39 is £22.98
• FINISHES BETWEEN- 21:40-01:59 is £23.85
• THREE HOURS ACROSS- 23:00-05:00 is £25.32

Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only)
• Up-to-date CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card