Class 1 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) -  Tramping - Majority box trailers (some curtain side)

Location: Rochdale

Pay Rate: £170.00 - £190.51 p/d + £26.20 per night out

Shifts: Sunday to Friday (average shift around 11 hours)

Experience: 12 months Class 1 experience essential

Ignition Driver Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to work with our client in Rochdale.

Depots are based just of motorways so minimal city centre driving, and all tours start on a Sunday, anytime from 02:00 – 23:00, they finish either Thursday or early hours Friday morning.

Drivers must complete a DBS check, Drug & Alcohol test, and site induction before starting. Cost will be covered by our client.

No manual work, drivers are not allowed on the back of trailers.

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly pay rates of £170.00 - £190.51 p/d + £26.20 per night out (includes rolled up holiday pay)

Immediate starts available

Weekly pay every Friday

Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings

Regular, ongoing work

Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability

Full site induction and ongoing support

Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles

Friendly and supportive transport team

Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employerThe Role

As a professional HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties may include:

Majority Box Trailer work with limited Curtain Side work

No handballing required - drivers not permitted to enter the trailers

Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting

Complying with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and Road Transport regulations

Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accuratelyWhat We're Looking For

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

A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence

At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience

A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) and a valid Digital Tachograph Card

A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer serviceOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Apply Today

If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started