Class C + E Driver

HGV C+E (LGV Class One) Drivers - Newton Aycliffe Depot

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

Start time: 09:00am - 17:45pm

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.
• Excellent pay rates.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Personal accident insurance.
• 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.

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