HGV Class 1 Container Driver

Job description

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) Permanent Position\n

Great Blakenham, Suffolk

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£50,000+ OTE | Permanent PAYE Employment | Container Work

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We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established transport operator based in Great Blakenham who is looking to add an experienced Class 1 Driver to its growing team.

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This is a permanent, full-time position offering stable year-round work, excellent earning potential and a structured bonus scheme that rewards safe and compliant driving.

Salary & Benefits\n

PAYE Package

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  • £170 per shift for shifts up to 11 hours
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  • £15.00 per hour after 11 hours worked
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  • £10.00 daily meal allowance
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  • £25.00 night out allowance

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Driver Bonus Scheme

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  • £15.00 per week accident-free bonus
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  • £15.00 per week no-infringement bonus
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  • £20.00 sixth shift bonus

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Weekend Work

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  • £15.00 per hour

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Basic earnings are approximately £950 per week before overtime, bonuses and additional shifts.

The Role\n

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  • Container transport work
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  • Full-time permanent position
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  • Day and tramping opportunities available
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  • Consistent workload throughout the year
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  • Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
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  • Supportive transport team
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  • Long-term career opportunity

\nCandidate Requirements\n

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  • Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
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  • Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
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  • Valid Digital Tachograph Card
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  • Previous Class 1 driving experience
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  • Container experience advantageous but not essential
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  • Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
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  • Professional and reliable approach

\nWhat Makes This Opportunity Different?\n

This is not a seasonal or short-term vacancy. The successful driver will be joining a growing transport operation offering long-term stability, regular work and the opportunity to earn well above the advertised basic salary through overtime, bonuses and night-out payments.

Apply Now\n

For more information or to apply, please contact Red12 Recruitment

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Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Ipswich
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
17-08-2026
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

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