Class C + E Driver

Start of the assignment:
Immediately!

The Best Connection are working closely with our client to recruit Class 1 HGV C+E drivers to build on the existing team at their new Newton Aycliffe depot.

Drive the best tech and modern fleet with my client and be part of a industry leader focused on being the best in the industry.

Paid inductions are taking place on Tuesday 1st of September 2026 at 08:00am.

These are immediate-start positions, with opportunities for temporary-to-permanent employment. Successful drivers are guaranteed a permanent contract within 14 weeks.

The role includes:

• Collections and deliveries.
• An average of approximately 10 runs per shift.
• Same set route each day across the North east Regions.
• Manual handling is heavily involved, with drivers assisting with loading and unloading parcels at the depot and customer locations.
• Drivers will also use devices and company software to update delivery statuses and communicate with the depot.

Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: £19.08ph

Rate of pay:
Overtime: £27.76ph

Over time available after 40 working hours - during peak times which are set for Mid November - end of January.

Driver requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC, regardless of whether driving on or off site.
• Valid Driver Digital Tachograph Card, which must be used at all times when driving, both on and off site.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience driving Class 1 vehicles.

Benefits of working for The Best Connection:

• On-going assignments.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Overtime.
• On-line payslips.
• Pension provision.
• Access to the 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunities with a guaranteed permanent contract within 14 weeks.

Ready to get started?

Join the team at our client's brand-new Newton Aycliffe depot with an immediate start and the opportunity to secure a permanent position within 14 weeks.

Inductions will take place at the client's Durham depot.

Candidates will be invited to register online via our digital on boarding

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