Lgv Class 1 Driver

The Best Connection; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term work

Flexible shifts

28 days holiday

CPC training

Pension

Payslip access

Weekly PAYE

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting Class 1 (LGV CE / HGV) Drivers for a client in Normanton (WF6). You will undertake 2-3 store deliveries or trunking runs between RDCs, operating box trailers with tail lifts and curtain-sided vehicles.

This role supports a national logistics operation across the UK, with regular Monday to Friday shifts and options for start times; ongoing, long-term work with weekly PAYE payments and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (CE) licence.
• 1+ years Class 1 driving experience.
• In-date Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements).
• Confidence reversing and manoeuvring large vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Complete 2–3 store deliveries or trunking runs between RDCs.
• Operate box trailers with tail lifts and curtain-sided vehicles.
• Ensure deliveries arrive safely and on time.
• Represent a national brand professionally.
• Support a reliable UK supply chain.

Skills

Reversing large vehicles

Education

Class 1 licence (CE)

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 1 (LGV CE / HGV) Driver

Normanton (WF6) | Full-Time | Ongoing Work | Monday to Friday

The Best Connection are currently recruiting reliable and professional Class 1 (LGV CE / HGV) Drivers for a well-established client based in Normanton (WF6).

The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will play a key role in supporting a leading national logistics operation by:

• Completing 2-3 store deliveries or trunking runs between RDCs
• Operating box trailers with tail lifts (cage work) and curtain-sided vehicles
• Ensuring deliveries arrive safely, on time, and in excellent condition
• Representing a highly respected national brand professionally
• Supporting an efficient and reliable UK supply chain

This is an important role where your work directly contributes to keeping shelves stocked and customers satisfied across the UK.

Requirements

To be considered, you need:

• A valid Class 1 (Category CE) licence
• At least 1 year's Class 1 driving experience
• An in-date Driver CPC qualification
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
• -onfidence in reversing and manoeuvring large vehicles

Shift Patterns

Day shifts: 04:00 - 06:00 start times

Night shifts: 14:00 - 17:00 start times

Regular Monday to Friday work

Preferred start times accommodated wherever possible

Pay Rates (plus holiday pay accrual)

Days: £15.00 per hour

Nights: £17.19 per hour

Bank Holidays: £22.34 per hour

Benefits

• Ongoing, long-term work through 2026 and beyond
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• 28 days paid holiday
• CPC training opportunities
• Online registration and payslip access
• Contributory pension scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• Overtime opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay with no administration fees

About The Best Connection

Established in 1991, The Best Connection Group Limited has grown to become one of the UK's leading recruitment providers, operating through a network of 80+ branches nationwide. We specialise in the industrial, driving, warehouse, and distribution sectors, supplying reliable workforce solutions to leading employers across the country.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.