Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Teesside; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Ongoing work

Support from Driver Hire Teesside

Job summary

Driver Hire Teesside are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver for ongoing work based in Sedgefield. This role involves collections from hospitals and healthcare sites, transporting medical waste in a safe, professional and compliant manner.

You will work a regular 4 on 4 off shift pattern, starting at 06:00 or 07:00, with a pay rate of £16.00 per hour and weekly pay. The position offers temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate and ongoing support from Driver Hire Teesside.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 / Category C+E licence.
• Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• ADR beneficial, but not essential.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable working around healthcare / clinical environments.
• Safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Driving Class 1 vehicles.
• Collecting medical waste from hospitals and healthcare sites.
• Working to planned routes and schedules.
• Completing daily vehicle checks.
• Ensuring paperwork is completed correctly.
• Following site rules and health & safety procedures.
• Representing the business professionally at customer sites.

Skills

Class 1 Driving

Medical waste handling

Health & Safety

Good communication

Reliability

Education

Class 1 / Category C+E licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

ADR beneficial

Job description

Class 1 Driver

Sedgefield

£16.00 per hour

Weekly pay

06:00 / 07:00 starts

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Start date: 20/08/2026

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Driver Hire Teesside are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver for ongoing work based in Sedgefield.

This role involves collections from hospitals and healthcare sites, transporting medical waste in a safe, professional and compliant manner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable Class 1 driver looking for regular work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

• Driving Class 1 vehicles
• Collecting medical waste from hospitals and healthcare sites
• Working to planned routes and schedules
• Completing daily vehicle checks
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly
• Following site rules and health & safety procedures
• Representing the business professionally at customer sites

Shift Pattern

• 4 on 4 off
• 06:00 / 07:00 starts
• Start date: 20/08/2026

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 / Category C+E licence
• Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• ADR beneficial, but not essential
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working around healthcare / clinical environments
• Safety-focused approach

What You Get

• £16.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Regular 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Ongoing work
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
• Support from Driver Hire Teesside throughout the assignment