HGV Class 1 Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Rapier Employment is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for a full-time, temporary role based in Darlington. Night shifts run 15:00–21:00, with weekends preferred. The role includes a £11.45 uplift for shifts between midnight and 04:00 and pays £19.03 per hour.

Deliveries to RDCs/stores, tail-lift unloading, and strict vehicle checks are required. Applicants must hold a C+E licence with six months’ experience, CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card.

Qualifications

• HGV C+E licence required with at least six months experience.
• Digital Tachograph Card and CPC qualification.
• Clean licence with no DR10, CD10 or IN10 endorsements.
• Able to work night shifts.
• Physical stamina for manual handling of cages and tail‑lift work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to RDCs and stores.
• Unload store deliveries using tail lift and cages.
• Conduct vehicle checks.
• Work night shifts 15:00 – 21:00; Monday to Sunday, with a £11.45 uplift for shifts between midnight and 04:00.

Skills

HGV C+E licence

Tachograph Card

CPC qualification

Night shift ok

Manual handling

Job description

Rapier Employment is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for a full‑time, temporary role based in Darlington. This position involves night shifts starting between 15:00 and 21:00, with a weekend preference, paying £19.03 per hour plus a £11.45 shift uplift between midnight and 04:00.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to RDCs and stores.
• Unload store deliveries using tail lift and cages.
• Conduct vehicle checks.
• Work night shifts 15:00 – 21:00; Monday to Sunday, with a £11.45 uplift for shifts between midnight and 04:00.

Qualifications

• Hold an HGV C+E licence for at least six months.
• Have at least three months of commercial driving experience.
• Clean licence with no DR10, CD10 or IN10 endorsements.
• Digital Tachograph Card and CPC qualification.
• Physical stamina for manual handling of cages and tail‑lift work.
• Proven ability to work night shifts.
• Can do attitude.

This long‑term ongoing role is suitable for candidates who are comfortable with physical tasks and night driving.

For more information, please apply or contact Liam at Rapier Employment, Wakefield.