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HGV Class 1 Driver

Job in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, DE74, England, UK
Listing for: Rapier
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Truck Driver, Driver, Delivery
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19.51 - 37.78 GBP Hourly GBP 19.51 37.78 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
HGV Class 1 Driver
Castle Donington
£19.51 - £37.78 per hour

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
£19.51 ph PAYE
£29.26 ph PAYE overtime
£21.86 ph including holiday pay
£32.79 ph overtime including holiday pay
Saturday - £21.84ph / £24.57 inc holiday
Sunday - £22.88ph / £25.64ph inc holiday
Nights

Start times between 15:00 and 21:00
£21.82 ph PAYE
£32.73 ph PAYE overtime
£24.57 ph including holiday pay
£36.68 ph overtime including holiday pay
Saturday - £24.15ph / £27.06ph inc holiday
Sunday - £25.19ph / £28.23ph inc holidays  
Overtime paid after 43.75 hours worked per week.
Rates are the same Monday to Sunday.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
A valid Driver CPC qualification
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?

Long-term ongoing work
Competitive pay rates
Flexible shift patterns
Weekly pay
Opportunity to work with a leading logistics operation
Apply today or contact Liam at rapier Wakefield
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