HGV Driver Class 1 - Chesterfield

Driver Hire Borders; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading driver recruitment agency seeks reliable HGV drivers for trunking work with minimal interaction and straightforward routes. Offering competitive pay rates starting at £16.51 per hour, drivers are needed immediately for consistent shifts. Full training and support will ensure safety and readiness from day one.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Consistent work

Full training and induction

Accrued holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months recent HGV driving experience required.
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only).

Responsibilities

• Conduct trunking work with no-touch runs between depots and RDCs.
• Follow regular shift patterns, working around 12 hours.

Skills

HGV driving

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

Valid Class 1 HGV C+E licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Job description

10 hour guarantee trunking shifts with no handballing.

Are you an experienced HGV driver looking for consistent work, competitive pay, and the backing of the UK’s largest driver recruitment agency?

As a trusted nationwide logistics partner to Gist, we have been called upon to provide various levels of driver hours, offering comprehensive support across their depot network. We are immediately seeking reliable, professional drivers to help meet a critical demand.

Pay Rates:

• Days: From £16.51 per hour
• Nights: From £17.72 per hour
• Weekends: Up to £20.06 per hour
• All rates are PAYE, and holiday pay is accrued separately

We’re recruiting for Class 1 trunking work—simple, no-touch runs between depots and RDCs, with minimal interaction and regular shift patterns. Ideal for drivers who prefer straightforward routes and reliable hours. Full training and induction will be provided to ensure you’re fully prepared and work safely from day one.

We are primarily looking for drivers to start between 02.00 – 18.00. Shift lengths are typically around 12 hours, so talk to us about what works for you.

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1 HGV C+E licence
• Driver CPC and Tachograph Card
• Minimum 18 months of recent HGV driving experience required
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only)

Assessment slots are available immediately for registered and eligible drivers—get in touch today to get started.