Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Staff is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for a Pineham operation in Northampton. The job offers regular day shifts, with a temporary-to-permanent path and opportunities for a longer-term role within a major UK logistics provider.

Expect 3–5 deliveries per shift and thorough induction before operating independently. Starting times typically range from 04:30 to 08:30, with competitive hourly pay and clear PAYE employment.

Qualifications

• UK Category C+E Licence is required.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card is required.
• Valid Driver CPC Card is required.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• Maximum 5 points on your licence.
• Comfort with rolling cage deliveries and handball.
• Willingness to complete induction, assessment and training.
• Professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned store deliveries using rolling cages.
• Typically perform 3 to 5 deliveries per shift.
• Attend comprehensive induction and training before routes.
• Join a team on a temporary to permanent contract with ongoing routes.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Professional

Education

UK Category C+E Licence

Job description

Class 1 Driver (PSLHO4) Northampton, England

Salary: GBP18 - GBP25.78 per hour

£18.00 to £25.78 per hour | Day Shifts | Temp to Perm | Regular Store Deliveries

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Pineham. This is an excellent temporary to permanent opportunity for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for regular day work and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with one of the UK's leading independently owned logistics businesses providing transport and distribution services to major contracts all over the UK.

This HGV Class 1 Driver role is based at our customer's Pineham transport operation, supporting a major national tool and trade retailer. Drivers will complete planned store deliveries using rolling cages, typically completing around 3 to 5 deliveries per shift.

Typical start times are between 04:30 and 08:30, with regular day shifts available. Most importantly, our customer is looking for drivers who want to become properly established on the contract. Successful drivers will receive a comprehensive induction and training programme before working independently, making this an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for stability and a genuine route into permanent employment.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver

Monday to Friday – £18.00 per hour (+ holiday accrued) or £20.17ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays – £23.00 per hour (+ holiday accrued) or £25.78ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Training & Induction

Our customer operates a thorough induction and training process to ensure drivers are completely comfortable with the role before being expected to complete routes independently. Successful HGV Class 1 Drivers will complete:

• Initial interview
• 8-hour classroom induction
• Driving assessment
• Approximately 3 to 4 Days of buddy training alongside an experienced driver providing practical training on store locations, routes and delivery procedures
• Begin working your own routes once training has been successfully completed

Rather than simply putting drivers straight out on the road, you'll be given the opportunity to properly learn the operation and become familiar with the routes and stores before working independently.

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. At Pure Staff, we keep things simple, transparent and compliant.

• You are employed directly by Pure Staff
• 100% PAYE – No umbrella companies – No outsourced payroll companies – No limited company arrangements
• Weekly pay directly into your bank every Thursday Day / Friday morning
• Paid by our own experienced in-house payroll team
• Paid accurately and on time, with any discrepancies investigated and corrected promptly
• No payroll processing fees
• No administration charges
• No hidden deductions or nasty surprises
• Holiday pay accrued or paid as part of your hourly wages (your choice)

We simply tell you exactly what you'll earn.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum 5 points on your driving licence
• Be comfortable completing rolling cage deliveries and associated handball
• Be willing to complete the client's full induction, assessment and training programme
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude

This position is particularly suited to an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver who wants more than occasional agency shifts and is looking for regular work, proper training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a major UK logistics business.

This is a temporary to permanent vacancy.