HGV Class 1 Driver

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd; Rushden; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Healthcare scheme after 6 months

In‑house CPC training

Guaranteed 50 hours per week

Résumé du poste

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd in Rushden is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our transport team. The role involves rigid and tail-lift work, up to 7 drops per day delivering AdBlue, agricultural products and palletised freight across multiple locations.

Shifts are Mon-Fri with early starts from 06:00. Pay is £18.00 per hour, with nights out paid at £26.20. The role offers guaranteed hours, 25 days holiday, a healthcare scheme after 6 months and in-house CPC training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HGV Class 1 driving experience within the UK.
• Aged 25 years or over (insurance requirement).
• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 3 penalty points.
• No major endorsements (DD, DR, IN etc.).
• Comfortable with manual handling duties as and where required.
• Strong reliability and time management skills.

Responsabilités

• Operating a Class 1 vehicle in a safe and compliant manner.
• Most deliveries will be offloaded by depot staff.
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time.
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Maintaining delivery paperwork and PODs.
• Adhering to driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation.
• Providing a professional and customer‑focused service at all delivery points.

Connaissances

HGV Class 1 experience

UK driving experience

Reliability

Formation

CPC and Tachograph card

Description du poste

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Rushden, NN10

Employment Type: Full Time, permanent

Shifts: Monday – Friday, 06:00-07:00am starts

Pay: £18.00ph

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and professional HGV Class 1 Driver to join our transport team based in Rushden, NN10. This role involves rigid and tail-lift, up to 7 drops per day across a variety of locations delivering AdBlue and agricultural products and general, palletised freight.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who is comfortable with multi‑drop work and who takes pride in delivering excellent service. Our client offers flexibility across shift patterns involving day work and/or nights out for drivers who are seeking tramping. Nights out are paid at £26.20 per night out.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Class 1 vehicle in a safe and compliant manner
• Most deliveries will be offloaded by depot staff
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
• Maintaining delivery paperwork and PODs
• Adhering to driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation
• Providing a professional and customer‑focused service at all delivery points

Driver Requirements

• Minimum 2 years HGV Class 1 driving experience within the UK
• Aged 25 years or over (insurance requirement)
• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• No more than 3 penalty points
• No major endorsements (DD, DR, IN etc.)
• Comfortable with manual handling duties as and where required
• Strong reliability and time management skills

Assessment Process

• Driving assessment
• Interview with the Transport Manager
• Licence and compliance checks

Pay & Benefits

• Guaranteed 50 hours per week
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Healthcare scheme after 6 months service
• In‑house CPC training provided
• Stable, long‑term employment
• Supportive transport team environment

This role would suit an experienced multi‑drop HGV Class 1 driver looking for consistent hours, guaranteed pay, and the opportunity to join a well‑established and growing transport operation