HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Daventry - Earn up to £23.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities | Immediate Starts | Newer Passes Welcome (6 Months' Experience)

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, immediate starts, and genuine temporary to permanent opportunities with a well-established logistics business.

New passes with a minimum of six months' Class 1 driving experience are welcome to apply.

This role would suit candidates with experience as an LGV Class 1 Driver, Category CE Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver.

Rates of Pay:

• Monday to Friday: £19.00 per hour
• Saturday: £20.00 per hour
• Sunday: £23.00 per hour

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Sunday
• Start times between 03:00 and 12:00
• Weekend work available

Benefits:

Your benefits as an HGV Class 1 Driver are:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing, full-time work
• Immediate starts available
• Genuine temporary to permanent opportunities
• Well-maintained modern fleet
• On-site canteen and facilities
• Supportive transport team

Day-to-Day Duties:

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will work:

• Completing store deliveries
• Unloading pallets of stock and delivering them into stores
• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift
• Ensuring loads are secure and compliant with transport regulations
• Following planned delivery schedules and routes efficiently
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and UK road traffic legislation
• Maintaining accurate delivery records and paperwork
• Providing a professional level of customer service at delivery locations

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

• A valid UK Category CE (Class 1) Driving Licence
• A minimum of six months' Class 1 driving experience
• A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences
• Good communication skills
• A professional, reliable, and safety-conscious approach to work

Training:

• Industry-related training provided
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment
• Previous commercial Class 1 driving experience would be advantageous
• Experience working within a fast-paced transport or logistics operation would be beneficial

Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Braunston

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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