Class 1 Driver

Major Managed Services Driving; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment are looking for Class 1 drivers (HGV 1) to work for our client based in Normanton. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay with consistent full-time work, and genuine long-term opportunity.

You will drive curtain side and box trailers, delivering palletised goods to retail stores across the UK. PM shifts 15:00–18:00, 1–3 drops, no handball; induction on start; PPE required; potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• A valid CE Licence (HGV Class 1)
• DQC Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Excellent communication skills
• No more than 6 points for minor offences (no IN, DD, DR endorsements)

Responsibilities

• Deliver pallets to retail stores across the UK with the site team unloading
• 1–3 drops per shift, PM shifts 15:00–18:00, Mon–Fri or Tue–Sat
• No handball required on deliveries
• Attend induction at start of first shift; PPE and safety boots required

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

CE Licence (HGV Class 1)

Job description

Major Recruitment are looking for Class 1 drivers (HGV 1) to work for our client based in Normanton.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay with consistent full-time work, and genuine long-term opportunity.

Using both curtain side and box trailers and a mix of single and double deck trailers, to deliver palletised goods to retail stores across the UK. Store personnel will unload trailers, you will we need to open trailer and unsecure / secure load.

The Role:

• PM shifts starts - 15:00-18:00 Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat
• 1-3 Drops - Deliveries Unloaded by site team.
• NO HANDBALL
• Immediate Start
• Ongoing Role with potential for Permanent Employment
• £19.26 per hour (Including optional upfront holiday payment)

To be considered for this role you must have:

• A valid CE Licence (HGV Class 1)
• DQC Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Excellent communication skills
• No more than 6 points for minor offences (no IN, DD, DR endorsements)

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience delivering to retail or commercial sites (preferred but not essential).
• A strong focus on customer service, with the ability to communicate clearly and courteously.
• The ability to work to tight schedules while maintaining high safety standards.

This is great opportunity to work with a local company who are genuinely interested in offering long term opportunities to those who seek them.

Successful applicants will be required to attend an induction at start of first shift. PPE and Safety boots required, dark top & dark trousers required.