Class 1 driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver

Location: Hatfield

Guaranteed Shifts Until December/January | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
Looking for consistent work with excellent rates of pay and guaranteed shifts through the busy peak period?
Rapier Employment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for a leading retail logistics operation based in Hatfield . This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work with regular shift patterns, premium overtime rates, and long-term opportunities.

Shift Patterns
Choose the rota that works best for you:
Tuesday to Saturday
Sunday to Thursday
Thursday to Monday
Friday to Tuesday
Start Times
Day Shifts: 04:00 06:00
Late Shifts: 12:00 17:00

Pay Rates
Standard Hours
£20.44 per hour (04:00 13:00)
£21.76 per hour (13:00 04:00)
Overtime (After 8 Hours)
£30.65 per hour (04:00 13:00)
£32.65 per hour (13:00 04:00)

The Role
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll deliver retail goods from the distribution centre to stores across North London, Essex, and Kent . Routes are well planned and consist primarily of palletised loads, with minimal manual handling required.
Depending on operational requirements, you may occasionally be asked to complete a second run.

Your Responsibilities
Completing store deliveries safely and efficiently
Transporting predominantly palletised loads with minimal manual handling
Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
Ensuring deliveries are completed accurately and on schedule
Completing all transport paperwork and maintaining legal compliance
Providing a professional and friendly service at every delivery point
Average shift lengths are 812 hours , with consistent start times and ongoing work available throughout the peak period.

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
Valid Driver CPC qualification
Digital Tachograph Card
A minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience and at least 6 months holding your Class 1 licence
No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
A good understanding of Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive, and transport legislation
A professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach

Why Join Rapier Employment?
Guaranteed shifts through December/January
Competitive hourly rates with premium overtime after 8 hours
Choice of fixed shift patterns
Regular, ongoing work with a leading retail logistics provider
Weekly pay, with monthly pay available if preferred
Holiday pay and workplace pension
Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
Friendly, supportive transport team
Long-term opportunities with a respected employer

Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay, and guaranteed shifts throughout the busiest time of the year, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and secure your place with one of the UK's leading retail logistics operations.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hatfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

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