Class 1 Driver

Job Title:

Class 1 Driver – Trunking (Depot to Depot)

Location:

Carlisle

Pay Rate: £16.40 to £19.00 per hour

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday – various starts available – Regular, ongoing work

Experience:

6 months Class 1 essential

Fifth Wheel Recruitment is looking for Class 1 Drivers in Carlisle to work with our client, a well‑established distribution and logistics company based in the North West. We have ongoing trunking positions available offering year‑round work, fixed start times and regular routes. Drivers will alternate between a longer and shorter run throughout the week.

• Carlisle – Nuneaton – Carlisle
• Carlisle – Haydock – Carlisle

• Competitive Salary: £16.40 to £19.00 per hour
• £16.96 per hour + £2.04 holiday pay = £19.00 per hour total
• Immediate Starts – begin earning immediately
• Weekly Pay:
  Payday every Friday
• Career Growth:
  Excellent opportunities

• Driving and operating a Class 1 vehicle
• Completing trunking runs between distribution centres
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Completing transport paperwork
• Complying with driver hours and working time regulations

All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures.

You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 6 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi‑tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.