Class 1 HGV Driver

Pertemps Kettering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 8h pay

Holiday pay

Company pension

Annual pay award

Driver rewards

Training opportunities

Transport team support

Job summary

Pertemps Kettering in Northampton is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) to deliver palletised goods to major retail stores across the region, with routes extending to Lowestoft. Earn up to £27.78 per hour with guaranteed 8 hours pay and weekend premiums.

You'll need a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence, CPC, tachograph card, and 2 years Class 1 experience (or 1 year retail delivery). Duties include multi-drop deliveries, up to 8 stores per shift, tail lift loading, and maintaining a

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 experience).
• No DD or DR convictions.
• Ability to complete: 1-day driving assessment; 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

Job description

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 rate
• Weekend shifts 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