HGV Class 1 Driver

The Best Connection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers for flexible shifts in the LE4 area. Responsibilities include safe driving, timely deliveries, and customer communication. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence with C+E entitlement, a valid Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card. This role offers ongoing temporary assignments, opportunity for permanence, and benefits such as paid annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Ongoing temporary assignments

28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata

Weekly pay

Perks at Work scheme

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Must have no more than 6 current penalty points on driving licence.
• No serious endorsements (e.g., DR, DG, DD) within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues.
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws.
• Use GPS or maps to find the best routes.
• Deliver goods on time, in full, and to the correct address.
• Communicate politely with customers.
• Report delays, accidents, or problems to your manager.

Skills

Driving safely

Route navigation using GPS

Customer communication

Education

Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement

Valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

LGV C+E - LE4 Area

The Best Connection Group Ltd are currently recruiting with one of the UK's largest transport operators on behalf of a well-respected snack food manufacturer based in the Beaumont Leys area.

We're looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to work across all 7 days working on Days or Nights.

A typical day will consist of two / three drops, all to RDC's and averages around 50 hours a week.

There is no Handball required in this role.

Job Type

• Ongoing
• Flexible shift pattern to suit

Pay Rates & Shifts

• £16.50 per hour for Days and £18.00 for Nights
• Shift starts are around the clock to suit
• Shifts across 7 days
• Average shifts are 10 hours per day

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

Responsibilities of a Delivery Driver

• Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws
• Use GPS or maps to find the best routes
• Deliver goods on time, in full and to the correct address
• Communicate politely with customers
• Report delays, accidents, or problems to your manager

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited includes

• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Opportunity for permanent positions after a successful qualifying period
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays and not rolled into the salary)
• Weekly pay
• Perks at Work scheme
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution