Class 1 Driver - Ongoing - Days - Nights

Pure Staff Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Staff's Driving Team is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for Bilston, with ongoing day and night shifts and a regular four-day week (Friday to Monday). The role covers temperature-controlled poultry products across nationwide routes.

Typical starts are 03:00 or 14:00–16:00, with shifts around 10 hours. Opportunities for temporary to permanent progression exist for reliable drivers.

Qualifications

• UK Category C+E Licence held for HGV1 driving with valid CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card and CPC up to date.
• At least 12 months HGV Class 1 experience driving temperature-controlled trailers.

Responsibilities

• Complete 1–3 RDC deliveries or collections per shift.
• Drive modern refrigerated trailers on planned nationwide routes.
• Adhere to Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations and perform safety checks.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC Card

12+ months HGV1 experience

no more than 6 penalty points

hours regulations knowledge

safety-conscious attitude

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Ongoing - Days - Nights

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Bilston. Immediate starts are available for a reliable HGV Class 1 Day Driver looking for a consistent Friday to Monday working pattern with one of the UK's leading food manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Our customer is one of the UK's leading poultry processing and food manufacturing companies, supplying fresh and frozen chicken products to major supermarkets, food manufacturers and food-service providers nationwide.

This role is ideal for drivers looking for a regular four-day working week, with the opportunity to work Friday through to Monday on consistent day shifts before enjoying Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday off every week (if they prefer). Drivers will complete 1 to 3 RDC deliveries or collections per shift using modern refrigerated trailers, transporting temperature-controlled products on professionally planned nationwide routes. Typical day shift start times are around 03:00 or afternoons between 14:00 and 16:00, with average shift lengths of around 10 hours, occasionally longer. This is genuine ongoing work with excellent temporary to permanent opportunities for dependable drivers.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Day Driver

Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.05ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Saturday (Days) = £18.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £20.17ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Sunday & Bank Holidays (Days) = £19.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £21.29ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

Straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus, Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Minimum 12 month's HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations, tachograph legislation and daily vehicle safety checks.

Previous experience operating refrigerated trailers or completing RDC deliveries is advantageous but not essential. If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Day Driver looking for a regular Friday to Monday day shift in Bilston, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Temporary to permanent opportunities are common, with many successful drivers securing permanent employment after demonstrating their reliability, professionalism and positive attitude.