Class 1 Driver

The Best Connection; South Shields; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

24/7 consultant support

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing assignments

Perks at Work access

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) drivers to work with our client in Gateshead, delivering drinks and beverages to pubs and hospitality venues across the North East.

Responsibilities include loading, multi-drop deliveries, yard shunting, and high-standard customer service while representing both our client and The Best Connection. Training is provided for new pass drivers; full-time hours from Monday to Friday, starting at 06:00.

Qualifications

• Valid Cat C+E licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• New pass drivers welcome; full training provided.
• Good physical fitness and smart appearance for client interactions.
• Positive attitude toward professional driving standards and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Class 1 driving on designated delivery routes.
• Yard shunting duties moving and positioning trailers safely on-site.
• Multi-drop delivery of drinks stock, including beer kegs and barrels.
• Manual handling of heavy items using delivery equipment.
• Customer-facing interaction at pubs and hospitality venues.
• Representing both our client and The Best Connection.

Skills

Valid Cat C+E licence

New pass drivers

Good physical fitness

Smart appearance

Positive attitude

Customer service mindset

Job description

The Best Connection are currently seeking to recruit HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) drivers to work with our client based in Gateshead. Our client specialises in the distribution and delivery of drinks and beverages to pubs and hospitality venues across the North East.

Responsibilities

• Class 1 driving on designated delivery routes.
• Yard shunting duties moving and positioning trailers safely on-site when required.
• Multi-drop delivery of heavy drinks stock, including beer kegs and barrels.
• Manual handling of heavy items using specialized delivery equipment.
• Customer-facing interaction at busy pub and hospitality locations.
• Representing both our client and The Best Connection.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Valid Cat C+E licence along with up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• New pass drivers welcome as full training and support will be provided.
• Good physical fitness due to the heavy nature of dray delivery work.
• Smart appearance suitable for client interactions.
• Positive attitude towards professional driving standards and customer service.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday schedule.
• 06:00am start time each day.

Pay Rates (PAYE)

• £17.25 per hour basic rate.
• £25.87 per hour overtime rate (x1.5).
• £34.49 per hour overtime rate (x2).

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Excellent pay rates with competitive overtime premiums.
• 24/7 consultant support whenever you need assistance.
• Pension contributions for your future planning.
• Online payslips accessible at any time.
• Holiday accrual built into your shifts.
• Personal accident insurance for peace of mind.
• Ongoing assignments with regular weekly work.
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.