HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

Class 1 HGV Drivers Required Alfreton & Chesterfield

Immediate Weekend Opportunities | Ongoing Work | Excellent Pay Rates

We are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers on behalf of a leading logistics provider operating from Alfreton, with an exciting move to a brand-new, larger Chesterfield depot planned for August 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for regular weekend work now, with the potential for full-time, ongoing opportunities as the operation expands.

The Role

You will be delivering chilled and ambient goods to Morrisons RDCs as part of a well-established logistics operation.

Typical Duties:

• Class 1 HGV trunking and store delivery work
• Chilled and ambient loads
• Maximum of 2 drops per route
• Typical route structure:
• Depot ? RDC ? Collection ? Depot
• No handball involved
• No nights out required (unless agreed in advance)
• Start times available between 04:00 and 12:00
• Various shift patterns across a 7-day operation

Shift Lengths

• Monday to Thursday: Typically 89 hour shifts
• Friday to Sunday: Typically 12 hour shifts

Pay Rates

PAYE

• £16.00 £19.00 per hour (depending on shift pattern)

LTD Company Drivers

• Monday to Friday: £20.95 per hour
• Saturday: £21.95 per hour
• Sunday: £22.95 per hour
• Additional £1.00 per hour for night shifts

Available Work

Our client can immediately offer consistent weekend work and is sickness / holiday cover.

Future Opportunities

The business is currently developing a new Chesterfield depot, which will be significantly larger than the current Alfreton operation. As customer demand grows and additional routes are introduced, there will be opportunities for drivers seeking regular full-time work.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid CPC Qualification Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and WTD regulations

If you're looking for reliable weekend work with excellent rates and the opportunity to secure long-term ongoing employment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English