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Rapier Employment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Weekly pay

Leading logistics operation

Job summary

Rapier Employment are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a well-established client based in Castle Donington. This role offers long-term, ongoing work with flexible shift patterns, including days and nights, with weekend work required.

You will deliver to RDCs and retail stores across the region, perform daily vehicle checks, and ensure all loads are handled safely and in compliance with drivers’ hours and transport rules. Overtime applies after 43.75 hours.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence required.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Minimum of 3 months' commercial driving experience (required for insurance purposes).
• Positive, reliable and professional attitude expected.

Responsibilities

• Complete deliveries to RDCs and retail stores.
• Unload store deliveries using cages and tail lifts.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Ensure deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with drivers' hours and transport legislation.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

Digital Tachograph Card

3 months driving experience

Professional attitude

Job description

Rapier Employment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of our well-established client based in Castle Donington. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers seeking ongoing, long-term work with competitive rates and flexible shift patterns.

Whether you prefer days or nights, we have shifts available to suit your availability. Please note that all shift patterns include at least one weekend day.

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering goods to RDCs and retail stores across the region. This role will involve some physical work, including the use of tail lifts and cage deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing deliveries to RDCs and retail stores
• Unloading store deliveries using cages and tail lifts
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently
• Maintaining compliance with drivers' hours and transport legislation

Shift Availability

Days

• Start times between 04:00 and 09:00

Nights

• Start times between 15:00 and 21:00

Overtime paid after 43.75 hours worked per week.

Rates are the same Monday to Sunday.

Candidate Requirements

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of 3 months' commercial driving experience (required for insurance purposes)
• A positive, reliable and professional attitude

Licence Criteria

• No DR10, CD10 or IN10 endorsements
• No more than 6 penalty points

Why Join Rapier?

• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to work with a leading logistics operation