Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Title: Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Trunking work - no handballing
Location:Leeds
Pay Rate: £18.73 - £21.00 p/h (£18.73 basic + £2.27 holiday pay = £21.00 total)
Shifts:Monday to Friday - Night Shifts
Licence Type: Class 1 - C+E
Experience:6 months experienceessential

Looking for your next driving role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our client in Leeds.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay rates of £18.73 - £21.00 p/h (£18.73 basic + £2.27 holiday pay = £21.00 total)
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
• Regular, ongoing work
• Full-time hours available
• Free training and upskilling opportunities
• Excellent temp-to-perm opportunities (where applicable)
• Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
• Clean, well-equipped driver facilities
• Comfortable break areas
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Vending machines
• Free, secure on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive transport team

The Role
As a Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities may include:

• Driving a Class 1 vehicle
• Trunking work with no handballing required (Leeds - Doncaster - Leeds)
• Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Delivering goods safely, professionally and on time
• Following all Road Transport, Working Time Directive and Driver Hours regulations
• Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accurately

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
• A minimum of 6months commercial Class 1 driving experience
• A valid UK Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations

Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points, however applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

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

Apply Today
If you're a professional Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to join a great transport team, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply today and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and get your application moving.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Little Fenton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £18.00 and £21.00 Per Hour

Published at

10-07-2026

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