HGV Class 1 Driver

AWI Civitas; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AWI Civitas in Newmarket is seeking reliable HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) drivers for high-volume chilled goods and regional freight distribution. You will join a team with direct access to the A14, A11 and A142 corridors, with guaranteed shift hours and temp-to-perm pathways.

Typical shifts are 8 to 10 paid hours, some 4-on/4-off patterns, and overtime opportunities. You will perform pre-use walk-around checks, ensure cold chain integrity, complete POD and documentation, and comply with EU

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Proven Class 1 driving experience with no more than 6 minor points.
• No DR/DD/IN endorsements; clean record with max 6 penalty points.
• High safety standards, timekeeping and defensive driving.
• Shifts include day, twilight, and 4-on/4-off patterns; overtime available.

Responsibilities

• Operate temperature-controlled trunking and regional freight runs.
• Conduct mandatory pre-use walk-around safety inspections.
• Ensure cold chain integrity and EU Driver Hours compliance.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, PODs, and consignment notes.

Skills

Safe driving

Timekeeping

Defensive driving

EU Drivers’ Hours

Tools

Digital Tachograph

Job description

Newmarket, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/08/2026

We are seeking reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for high-volume chilled goods and regional freight distribution operations based in Newmarket. Positioned with direct, rapid access to the A14, A11, and A142 corridors, this role offers guaranteed shift hours and dependable long-term stability with temp-to-perm pathways for dedicated drivers.

Hours: 45 – 50 hours per week (Day shifts, twilight runs, and 4-on/4-off shift patterns available)

Start Date: Immediate starts available following standard site induction and driving assessment

Safe Transport: Temperature-controlled trunking, scheduled supermarket RDC deliveries, and inter-hub palletised network freight runs across Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, and the Midlands

Vehicle Checks: Conducting mandatory pre-use walk-around safety inspections and verifying trailer temperature calibration

Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to cold chain integrity, EU Drivers’ Hours regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), and digital tachograph rules

Documentation: Accurate handling of temperature log sheets, consignment notes, and digital Proof of Delivery (POD) confirmations

Requirements

Licence & Cards: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence, Driver CPC qualification card, and Digital Tachograph card

Proven commercial Class 1 driving experience, a valid licence with no more than 6 minor points, and strictly no DR, DD, or IN endorsements.

Clean Record: Maximum 6 penalty points (strictly no DR/DD/IN endorsement codes)

Professional Standards: High standards of road safety, timekeeping, and defensive driving

Working Hours: Typical shifts run 8 to 10 paid hours, with regular overtime opportunities available.

Support: Dedicated transport coordinator and on-call planning team