Class 1 Driver

StaffCo Direct; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PPE provided

Online driver portal

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Smooth onboarding

Job summary

StaffCo Direct recruitment is seeking HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for ongoing work in Preston. Weekly PAYE payrates, immediate starts, and long-term bookings in a well-organised seven-day operation.

Role involves curtain-side deliveries with forklift unloading; shifts are typically 10–12 hours, with 8 hours guaranteed per shift and several start times available.

Qualifications

• valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence held for at least 6 months
• valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card present
• no more than 6 penalty points (no DD, IN, or DR offences)
• excellent knowledge of the UK road network

Responsibilities

• Complete curtain-side deliveries using well-maintained vehicles.
• Goods unloaded by forklift; shift patterns and start times are flexible.
• 7-day operation with 10–12 hour shifts and 8 hours guaranteed per shift.

Skills

UK road network knowledge

CPC certified

Digital Tachograph card

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Job description

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers - Preston

£17 - £21.29ph | Weekly Pay | Ongoing bookings | Immediate Starts Preston

StaffCo Direct is recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work based in Preston. This is a great opportunity offering consistent long-term work, immediate starts, and competitive PAYE rates within a well-organised 7-day operation.

Pay Rates (PAYE)

• Monday - Friday AM - £17ph plus accrued holiday or, £19.05ph including holiday pay
• Monday - Friday PM -£18ph plus accrued holiday or, £20.17ph including holiday pay
• Saturday - £18ph plus accrued holiday or, £20.17ph including holiday pay
• Sunday - £19ph plus accrued holiday or, £21.29ph including holiday pay

What the role involves

The role will be completing curtain-side deliveries using modern, well-maintained vehicles. Goods are unloaded by forklift, making this a straightforward driving role with flexible start times and shift patterns available throughout the week.

The operation runs 7 days per week, with shifts averaging 10-12 hours and 8 hours guaranteed per shift. Immediate starts are available with ongoing weekly bookings.

Our ideal candidate

• Holds a valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence held for at least 6 months
• Has a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Has no more than 6 penalty points (no DD, IN, or DR offences)
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network

StaffCo Direct provides weekly pay, PPE, online driver portal access, pension scheme enrolment, ongoing support from a dedicated account team, and consistent long-term bookings. You'll also benefit from free on-site parking and a smooth onboarding process.

StaffCo Direct Limited are acting as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for permanent roles.