Class 1 HGV Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 8-hour pay

Holiday pay

Company pension

Annual pay award

Driver training

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) for full-time, multi-drop work based in Northampton, delivering palletised goods to regional stores up to Lowestoft.

Shifts include up to eight drops, tail lift use, and professional customer interaction. Pay starts at £18.52 per hour with overtime to £27.78, guaranteed 8 hours per shift, and weekend premiums for 3+ days.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC (DQC).
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience (or 1 year retail delivery).
• No DD or DR convictions.
• Complete: 1‑day driving assessment and 2‑day paid induction.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods.
• Up to 8 store deliveries per shift.
• Using a tail lift to unload deliveries.
• Placing pallets safely in designated delivery zones.
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service.

Skills

HGV License (C+E)

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Experience 2 years

No DD/DR convictions

Induction training

Job description

Pertemps Northampton seeks a Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) for full-time, multi-drop work based in Northampton. You will deliver palletised goods to retail stores, covering regional routes that extend to Lowestoft. Each shift includes up to eight store deliveries, requiring use of a tail lift and professional customer interaction. Pay starts at £18.52 per hour for day shifts, rising to £27.78 for overtime, with a guaranteed minimum of eight hours’ pay per shift. Overtime is paid at 1.5x after eight hours, and weekend premiums apply for drivers working three or more days weekly. Annual pay reviews and consistent, long-term assignments are offered.

HGV Class 1 Driver - Northampton Earn Up to £27.78 Per Hour | Guaranteed 8 Hours Pay | Weekend Premiums Available

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay, and long-term opportunities? We’re recruiting professional drivers based in Northampton to deliver palletised goods to major retail stores across the region, with routes reaching as far as Lowestoft.

Pay & Rewards

£18.52 per hour (Days) £27.78 per hour Overtime Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed every shift Overtime paid after 8 hours at 1.5x rate Weekend shifts paid at 1.5x rate for drivers working 3+ days per week Annual pay reviews

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you’ll be responsible for:

• Multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods
• Up to 8 store deliveries per shift
• Using a tail lift to unload deliveries
• Placing pallets safely in designated delivery zones
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service

Shifts Available We operate 7 days per week and have a range of shift patterns available. Priority will be given to drivers who can work at least one weekend day.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you’ll need:

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC (DQC)
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience (or 1 year retail delivery experience)
• No DD or DR convictions
• Ability to complete: 1-day driving assessment 2-day paid induction

Driver Benefits

• Guaranteed minimum 8-hour pay
• Holiday pay
• Company pension scheme
• Annual pay award
• Driver recognition & reward programmes
• Access to driver training and licence upgrade opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated transport team

Join a professional transport operation offering competitive pay, regular work, and genuine development opportunities.

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