Class 1 Driver

Berry Recruitment; Queenborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (first 2 years)

29 days annual leave (after 2 years)

Bank holidays included

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is recruiting 30 Class 1 Drivers for a major regional distribution operation. This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours) with set start times, structured rotas and immediate start dates available.

You'll work a 5 on / 3 off pattern with fixed start times: 04:00, 10:00, 18:00 or 23:00. The role combines driving with loading, unloading, trailer space optimisation and safe operation across the region.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (C+E) licence is required or experienced new passes considered.
• Digi Tacho & CPC are required.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to handle manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers.
• Independently loading at stores.
• Optimising trailer space and working safely with warehouse teams.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and site procedures.

Skills

Class 1 licence (C+E)

Digi Tacho & CPC

Safety conscious

Manual handling

Job description

We're recruiting 30 Class 1 Drivers over the next six weeks for a major regional distribution operation. This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours) with set start times, structured rotas, strong benefits, and immediate start dates available.

Start Times & Rota

You'll work on a 5 on / 3 off pattern with one of the following fixed start times:

• 04:00
• 10:00
• 18:00
• 23:00

Pay Structure

• Days: £18.66 per hour
• Nights: £23.32 per hour
• Night Premium (for Days Drivers): +25% for any hours worked between 22:00-04:00
• Day Reduction (for Nights Drivers): -20% for any hours worked between 04:00-10:00
• Bank Holidays: Time and a half
• No overtime rates

Our Drivers are at the heart of the operation, delivering goods to stores across the region while maintaining exceptional service standards.

This role is more physical than typical retail delivery positions. Only around 40% of your time is spent driving; the rest involve:

• Loading and unloading trailers
• Independently loading at stores
• Optimising trailer space
• Working safely alongside warehouse and store teams
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and site procedures

Safety, professionalism, and teamwork are essential.

Requirements

• Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Digi Tacho & CPC
• Experience preferred, but new passes considered
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling
• Strong understanding of drivers' hours and compliance
• Reliable, professional, and safety-focused

Assessment Pathway

All candidates complete a structured assessment process:

1. Group assessment - drivers' hours knowledge & compliance
2. Distribution centre walk-through - trailer loading operation
3. Practical assessment - on the road with an assessor

Upcoming group assessments:

• Monday 24th - 19:00
• Thursday 27th - 19:00

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (first 2 years)
• 29 days annual leave (after 2 years)
• Bank holidays included in entitlement
• CPC training paid and completed within working hours
• Permanent, stable contract with long-term progression opportunities

Start dates are either 1st September or 15th September 2026

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected character