Class 1 Driver

Job Title:

Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Trunking work - Curtain Sider vehicles (Minimal Manual Handling)

Location:

Rugby
Pay Rate: £18.74 - £21.00 p/h (£18.74 basic + £2.26 holiday pay = £21.00 per hour)

Shifts:

7 day working operation - start times from 17:00
Licence Type:
Class 1 (C+E)

Experience:

12 months Class 1 experience - essential

Looking for your next driving role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our client in Rugby.

What's in it for you?

Competitive pay rates of £18.74 - £21.00 p/h
(£18.74 basic + £2.26 holiday pay = £21.00 per hour)
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
Regular, ongoing work
Full-time hours available
Free training and upskilling opportunities
Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
Clean, well-equipped driver facilities
Comfortable break areas
Subsidised on-site canteen
Vending machines
Free, secure on-site parking
Friendly and supportive transport team

The Role
As a Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities may include:

Class 1 trunking work between distribution centres (DC to DC)
Operating curtain sided trailers
Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
Delivering goods safely, professionally and on time
Following all Road Transport, Working Time Directive and Driver Hours regulations
Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accurately

Please note that a driving assessment may be required before your first shift.

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you will need:

A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
A minimum of 12 months commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid UK Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations

Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points, however applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel to and from the site independently. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.

Apply Today
If you're a professional Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to join a great transport team, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply today and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and get your application moving