Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) - Runcorn

Ideal Recruit Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meal allowance

Guaranteed shifts

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Ideal Recruit Ltd is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established client based in Runcorn. This full-time, ongoing role offers stability and solid earning potential with guaranteed shifts and overtime opportunities.

Role mainly involves trunking work with nationwide store deliveries across the UK. Start times are within a 13:00–15:00 window, seven days a week, with predictable shift patterns and additional benefits such as a £10 daily meal allowance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Minimum 12 months experience as a Class 1 driver.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card required.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor endorsements only).

Responsibilities

• Trunking work with nationwide store deliveries across the UK.
• Start time window between 13:00 and 15:00, 7 days a week.
• Predictable shift pattern with advance start times.

Skills

Full UK HGV Class 1 Licence

12 months experience

CPC and Tachograph

No more than 6 points

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) - Runcorn | Up to £28.30 p/h with Overtime

Guaranteed shifts, consistent trunking work, and a £10 daily meal allowance.

Ideal Recruit is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established client based in Runcorn.

This is a full-time, ongoing role offering genuine stability and strong earning potential, a solid option for drivers who want consistent hours without the uncertainty of ad-hoc agency work.

The Role

• Mainly trunking work, with nationwide store deliveries across the UK
• Start time window between 13:00 and 15:00, 7 days a week
• Predictable shift pattern – know your start window in advance

PAYE Pay Rates:

• Monday-Friday: £17.80 p/h or (£19.94 inc. holiday)
• Weekend: £20.20 p/h or (£22.63 inc. holiday)

Overtime (after 45 hours/week or 9+ hours in a day):

• Monday-Friday overtime: £24.94 p/h inc. holiday
• Weekend overtime: £28.30 p/h inc. holiday

Plus: £10.00 tax-free meal allowance per day, on top of your pay.

Why Drivers Choose This Role

• Guaranteed shifts – consistent, ongoing work you can rely on
• Strong overtime rates that make extra hours genuinely worthwhile
• Daily meal allowance paid tax-free, in addition to your hourly rate
• Mainly trunking – less multi-drop hassle, more time on the road
• A well‑established, reputable client with a track record of steady work

Requirements

• Full UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Class 1 Driver
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor endorsements only)
• Onsite assessment required before starting

Ready to apply?

Apply directly, or send your name + "Runcorn" to:

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