Class 1 Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Allington</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts | Long-Term Opportunities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading blue-chip logistics provider based in Allington.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering consistent hours, modern vehicles, and outstanding earning potential.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay & Benefits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£19.05 per hour (04:00 – 16:00)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime after 42.5 hours: £25.34 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£20 weekly attendance bonus</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">PAYE with holiday pay accrued separately</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weekly or monthly pay options</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company pension scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employment and mortgage references available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Immediate starts following a successful assessmentShift Information</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday to Friday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Start times between 04:00 and 06:00</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Average 12-hour shifts</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Minimum 8 hours' guaranteed pay per shift</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing, full-time work with consistent hours</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Two days of paid training before your first shift</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your Responsibilities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driving HGV Class 1 (C+E) curtain-sided vehicles</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing scheduled deliveries and collections</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Securing loads using straps where required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing all relevant transport documentation accurately</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Providing a professional and courteous service to customers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this role, you'll need:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Digital Tachograph Card</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A minimum of 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The right to work in the UK</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A reliable, professional, and safety-focused attitude</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication skills and a strong work ethic</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Join Rapier Employment?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent hourly rates with enhanced evening pay</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£20 weekly attendance bonus</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing, full-time work with a leading logistics provider</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Genuine long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Two days of paid training</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weekly or monthly pay options</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Holiday pay and workplace pension</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Secure onsite parking</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Dedicated driver support from our experienced transport team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work for an agency that values and supports its drivers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply Today</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today and you could be on the road within days</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 30 Sep 2026
- Location: Maidstone
- Employment Type: Contract
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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