Class 1 Driver in Rochester)

New Appointments Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (inclusive of BH)

Overtime paid at x1.25

Overnight allowance

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount platform

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Rochester is hiring a Class 1 Driver to join its logistics team. You will operate as a skilled HGV driver, delivering goods across the UK and Scotland, with a 55-hour week and a two-week rolling shift.

The role requires a Class 1 licence, CPC and tachograph card, and a safety‑focused, flexible approach. Overtime, driver welfare and compliance are key, with full training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 Licence held and valid.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card current.
• Previous experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles preferred.
• Ability to stay away overnight once per week is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to customers across the UK and Scotland.
• Maintain compliance with driving laws and regulations.
• Complete vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements.
• Carrying out various trailer work (refrigerated, curtain siders, low loaders).
• Load and unload trailers at collection/drop-off locations.
• Complete delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Operate forklift/pump truck when required (training provided).
• Support yard shunting activities when needed.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Excellent driving record

Flexible schedule

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job title: Class 1 Driver

Location: Rochester

Salary: £17.90 per hour (up to 40 hours), £22.38 per hour (after 40 hours)

Hours: 55 hours per week, 2-week rolling shift pattern

Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off | Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• An additional day's holiday for every two years of service
• Overtime paid at x1.25
• Overnight allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount platform

Key responsibilities would be:

• Transporting goods to customers across the UK and Scotland
• Maintaining compliance with driving laws and regulations
• Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements
• Carrying out a variety of trailer work, including refrigerated trailers, curtain siders, low loaders and containers
• Loading and unloading trailers at collection and drop off locations
• Completing delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately
• Providing excellent service to customers
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Operating a forklift or pump truck when required (training provided where appropriate)
• Supporting yard shunting activities when required
• Driving of the company bus where required to transport staff between sites

Experience and skills required:

• HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
• Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience operating HGV Class 1 vehicles
• Commitment to being able to stay away overnight once per week
• Strong understanding of driver hours, vehicle compliance and transport legislation
• A positive, professional and safety-focused approach
• Ability to work flexibly to meet operational requirements
• PSV Licence (desirable)
• Forklift experience (desirable)

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