Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff’s Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Cullompton. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for consistent ongoing work with one of the UK’s leading logistics and distribution companies.

Our customer is one of the UK’s largest privately owned transport and logistics businesses, providing nationwide distribution, warehousing and supply chain solutions for many of the country’s best-known retailers, manufacturers and food producers. Operating a modern fleet from a nationwide network of depots, they have built an excellent reputation for investing in its people, maintaining high safety standards and delivering reliable logistics services across the UK.

Drivers will complete multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods
, making up to 10 deliveries per shift to commercial customers and distribution locations using modern articulated vehicles. Day shifts are available across Monday to Sunday
, with typical day shift start times between 05:00 and 06:00 and average shift lengths of approximately 10 hours
. This is ongoing work with an excellent opportunity to potentially secure a permanent position for reliable and professional drivers.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver:

Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.05ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Weekend rates = £17.72ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.86ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you’ll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you’re earning. With Pure Staff you’ll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip.

Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role in Cullompton, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks
• Previous multi-drop or palletised distribution experience is beneficial but not essential

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Drivers who demonstrate reliability, professionalism and excellent customer service have a strong opportunity of securing a permanent position with the client.