Class 1 Driver

Contract Personnel Limited; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited are recruiting a Class 1 Driver near Newmarket. You will perform multi‑drop deliveries of steel products across the region, ensuring loads are secure and compliant with tachograph rules.

The role requires a valid Class 1 licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph, plus a professional, customer‑focussed approach and the ability to work independently. Market demands are for a reliable driver within a busy, growing operation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries preferred.
• Experience handling steel products is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of driver hours, tachograph rules and load security.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle on multi-drop delivery routes.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep load safe and secure.
• Follow planned delivery schedules and update Transport Office on delays.
• Load and unload steel products safely at customer sites.
• Deliver materials accurately and provide high levels of customer service.
• Follow road, tachograph and health & safety legislation.

Skills

Class 1 licence

CPC and Tachograph

Multi-drop experience

Load security

Customer-focused

Independent working

Communication skills

Steel deliveries

Safety conscious

Job description

Class 1 Driver

We are very pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our long-established, family-run client, based near Newmarket. They are looking for a reliable and professional C+E Driver to join their busy operation, carrying out multi-drop deliveries of steel products to customers across the region.

The Role

• Driving a company vehicle on multi-drop delivery routes.
• Completing daily vehicle checks before setting off and ensuring the vehicle and load remain safe and secure.
• Following planned delivery schedules and keeping the Transport Office updated regarding any delays or issues.
• Loading and unloading steel products safely at various customer sites.
• Ensuring the correct materials are delivered to each customer efficiently and on time.
• Providing a high standard of customer service and maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times.
• Following all relevant road traffic, tachograph and health & safety legislation.
• Adhering to customer site rules and company safe working procedures.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, accidents, damaged goods or delivery issues to the Transport Team.
• When driving duties are not available, assisting with general yard and operational duties. These duties will vary depending on the needs of the business, with appropriate training provided.

The Ideal Candidate

• A valid Class 1 licence, with CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be advantageous.
• Experience handling or delivering steel products would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A good understanding of driver hours, tachograph legislation and load security.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow delivery schedules and instructions.

Salary & Benefits

.The company is offering an excellent salary, with estimate on target earnings of £50,000 plus per annum.

This is a varied role with a well-established, family-run business, offering the opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team while working within a busy and rewarding operation.