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HGV Class 1 Driver

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Job Description

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 6 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.


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