Class 1 Driver (Days

Class 1 Driver (Days)

Location:

Rutland Area Salary: £14.10 - £14.50 per hour

Due to continued growth, our client a leading logistics and general haulage business are seeking experienced Class 1 Day Drivers to join their transport team, delivering palletised freight using curtain-sided articulated vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete deliveries and collections of palletised general haulage
• Safely operate Class 1 articulated vehicles, returning to the depot daily
• Ensure loads are secured and transported safely
• Complete daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and records
• Provide a professional service to customers at collection and delivery points
• Comply with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive, and road transport legislation
• Maintain high standards of vehicle care and road safety

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience
• Experience with curtain-sided trailers would be advantageous
• Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations
• ADR Licence would be advantageous
• Professional and customer-focused approach

Salary & Benefits

• £14.10 per hour (Class 1 Day Driver)
• £14.50 per hour (Class 1 ADR Day Driver)
• Tax-free meal allowance of £1,150 per annum
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Group profit share bonus
• Medicash scheme
• Salary Extras benefits platform
• Monday to Friday with typical start times between 06:00 - 06:30

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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