Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (CE)

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• Tramping
• Majority box trailers (some curtain side) Location: Rochdale Pay Rate: £170.00
• £190.51 p/d £26.20 per night out Shifts: Sunday to Friday (average shift around 11 hours) Experience: 12 months Class 1 experience essential Ignition Driver Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (CE) Drivers to work with our client in R ochdale .

Depots are based just of motorways so minimal city centre driving, and all tours start on a Sunday, anytime from 02:00 – 23:00, they finish either Thursday or early hours Friday morning.

Drivers must complete a DBS check, Drug & Alcohol test, and site induction before starting.

Cost will be covered by our client.

No manual work, drivers are not allowed on the back of trailers.

What's in it for you? Competitive hourly pay rates of £170.00

• £190.51 p/d £26.20 per night out (includes rolled up holiday pay) Immediate starts available Weekly pay every Friday Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings Regular, ongoing work Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability Full site induction and ongoing support Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles Friendly and supportive transport team Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer The Role As a professional HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties may include: Majority Box Trailer work with limited Curtain Side work No handballing required
• drivers not permitted to enter the trailers Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting Complying with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and Road Transport regulations Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accurately What We're Looking For To be considered for this role, you'll need: A valid UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) and a valid Digital Tachograph Card A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points.

Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Xohmjla

Apply Today If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rochdale

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-10-2026

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