Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Ilkeston</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Approx. 40 - 60 hours per week</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £15 per hour + 1.25x overtime</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Orbital Recruitment are looking for experienced Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers to join a busy transport operation based in Ilkeston.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role will involve collections and deliveries across customer sites, depots and processing facilities, with routes varying depending on vehicle type and business</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties include:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operating Class 1 or Class 2 vehicles safely and professionally</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Following daily routes and delivery schedules</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing pre-start vehicle checks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reporting defects and maintaining accurate paperwork</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaising with customers and site teams</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Securing loads correctly where required</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Following company and road safety procedures</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will need:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Class 1 C+E or Class 2 Cat C licence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Current Driver CPC</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Digital tachograph card</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous HGV driving experience</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good UK geographical knowledge</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong safety awareness</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Flexibility around overtime and occasional additional hours</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience within waste, recycling, haulage, skips, RoRo, tippers, bulkers or low loaders would be advantageous.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What’s on offer</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full-time, temp to perm positions (contract roles also on offer)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overtime opportunities</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Additional bonuses/allowances depending on vehicle and duties</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company pension</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Training and development opportunities</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today or contact Siobhan at Orbitech Recruitment for more information</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 12 Oct 2026
- Location: DE7, Dale Abbey, Derbyshire
- Employment Type: Permanent, Contract, Temporary
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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