Class 1 Driver – Permanent Role, Multi‑Drop & Overnight

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Class 1 Driver for a permanent role in Manchester. The job involves delivering orders, multi-drop runs (roughly 12–15 per day), and supporting warehouse operations. You will operate Class 1 vehicles, handle pallets, and maintain safety standards.

The role requires a valid UK Class 1 licence, 3+ years of relevant experience, and flexibility for day/night shifts with occasional overnight runs. A forklift licence is a plus but training is available.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 driving licence.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Class role.
• Previous manual handling experience.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Good IT and database skills.
• Physically and mentally capable of undertaking manual and mechanical work.
• Flexible approach to working days, nights and overnight runs.
• Forklift Truck licence or experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Delivering customer orders in line with schedules and customer requirements.
• Completing multiple-drop deliveries, typically around 12-15 drops per day.
• Operating Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out handballing and breaking down palletised deliveries when required.
• Packing and loading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring vehicles and loads remain safe, secure and roadworthy.
• Completing all relevant delivery and warehouse administration.
• Supporting warehouse operations and working closely with the logistics team.
• Operating FLT equipment where appropriately trained.
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety within warehouse and fleet environments.
• Completing overnight runs and early morning starts as required.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Multi-drop deliveries

Manual handling

IT & database skills

Forklift licence

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Tools

FLT equipment

Job description

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Class 1 Driver for a permanent role in Manchester. The job involves delivering orders, multi-drop runs (roughly 12–15 per day), and supporting warehouse operations. You will operate Class 1 vehicles, handle pallets, and maintain safety standards.

The role requires a valid UK Class 1 licence, 3+ years of relevant experience, and flexibility for day/night shifts with occasional overnight runs. A forklift licence is a plus but training is available.