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
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
- 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
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