HGV Class 1 Driver

Job Title:

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location:

Rushden, NN10

Employment Type:

Full Time, permanent

Shifts:

Monday – Friday, 06:00-07:00am starts
Pay: £18.00ph

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and professional HGV Class 1 Driver to join our transport team based in Rushden, NN10. This role involves rigid and tail-lift, up to 7 drops per day across a variety of locations delivering AdBlue and agricultural products and general, palletised freight.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who is comfortable with multi-drop work and who takes pride in delivering excellent service. Our client offers flexibility across shift patterns involving day work and/or nights out for drivers who are seeking tramping. Nights out are paid at £26.20 per night out.

Key Responsibilities

* Operating a Class 1 vehicle in a safe and compliant manner

* Most deliveries will be offloaded by depot staff

* Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time

* Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects

* Maintaining delivery paperwork and PODs

* Adhering to driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation

* Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all delivery points

Driver Requirements

* Minimum 2 years HGV Class 1 driving experience within the UK

* Aged 25 years or over (insurance requirement)

* Valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence

* Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card

* No more than 3 penalty points

* No major endorsements (DD, DR, IN etc.)

* Comfortable with manual handling duties as and where required

* Strong reliability and time management skills

Assessment Process

All applicants will be required to complete:

* Driving assessment

* Interview with the Transport Manager

* Licence and compliance checks

Pay & Benefits

* Guaranteed 50 hours per week

* 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

* Healthcare scheme after 6 months service

* In-house CPC training provided

* Stable, long-term employment

* Supportive transport team environment

This role would suit an experienced multi-drop HGV Class 1 driver looking for consistent hours, guaranteed pay, and the opportunity to join a well-established and growing transport operation