HGV Class 1 Driver
Job Description & Overview
The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Yorkshire and the Humber area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.
Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)
Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)
Pay Rate:
- Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
- Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
- Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
- Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
- Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
- Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks
Locations: Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, York, Goole
Job Type: Ongoing
The role:
- Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
- Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
- Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
- Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
- Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
- Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
- Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
- Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
- Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
- No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
- Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
- Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
- Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
- Full understanding of WTD legislation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A safety-first mindset.
Benefits:
- Flexible shift scheduling
- Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
- Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
- Well-maintained, modern vehicles
- Supportive operations team
For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 09 Oct 2026
- Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
- Employment Type: Contract
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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