Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers

Location: Allington

Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts | Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Driver looking for reliable, long-term work with excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading blue-chip logistics provider based in Allington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering consistent hours, modern vehicles, and outstanding earning potential.

Pay & Benefits

£19.05 per hour (04:00 – 16:00)

Overtime after 42.5 hours: £25.34 per hour

£20 weekly attendance bonus

PAYE with holiday pay accrued separately

Weekly or monthly pay options

Company pension scheme

Employment and mortgage references available

Immediate starts following a successful assessmentShift Information

Monday to Friday

Start times between 04:00 and 06:00

Average 12-hour shifts

Minimum 8 hours' guaranteed pay per shift

Ongoing, full-time work with consistent hours

Two days of paid training before your first shift

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll be working on a well-established logistics contract, operating modern curtain-sided vehicles and delivering a professional, reliable service to regular customers.

This role involves a mixture of deliveries and collections, with some load securing and strapping required. You'll be working with planned routes and regular delivery points, allowing you to build familiarity with your workload.

Your Responsibilities

Driving HGV Class 1 (C+E) curtain-sided vehicles

Completing scheduled deliveries and collections

Securing loads using straps where required

Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks

Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time

Completing all relevant transport documentation accurately

Providing a professional and courteous service to customers

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence

Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC)

Digital Tachograph Card

A minimum of 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience

No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)

The right to work in the UK

A reliable, professional, and safety-focused attitude

Good communication skills and a strong work ethic

Why Join Rapier Employment?

Excellent hourly rates with enhanced evening pay

£20 weekly attendance bonus

Ongoing, full-time work with a leading logistics provider

Genuine long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities

Two days of paid training

Weekly or monthly pay options

Holiday pay and workplace pension

Secure onsite parking

Dedicated driver support from our experienced transport team

Work for an agency that values and supports its drivers

Apply Today

If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for stable, well-paid work with a respected logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and you could be on the road within days