Class 1 Driver

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver – £16.50 per Hour – Wakefield £16.50 per hour | Time and a half overtime after 10 hours | 06:00 starts | Flexible working patterns
Looking for ongoing Class 1 work in Wakefield? Recruit A Driver is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) HGV Drivers for an established CHEP pallets contract.
With £16.50 per hour, overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours, and flexible working patterns , this is an excellent opportunity for drivers with curtain side or flatbed experience looking for regular work.
About the Role You'll be completing regional deliveries as part of a long-standing pallets contract, using automatic vehicles and receiving delivery instructions through a mobile app.
The role involves:
Regional deliveries from a trailer site in Wakefield

Working with curtain side and flatbed trailers

Securing loads using ratchets and straps

Following delivery instructions through a mobile app

Shift Details Location: Wakefield

Pay: £16.50 per hour

Overtime: Time and a half after 10 hours

Start time: 06:00

Working patterns: Flexible options available

Employment: Ongoing opportunity

Requirements Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence

Minimum 12 months' curtain side or flatbed experience

Confident using ratchets and straps

Own smartphone for accessing delivery instructions

Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach

Previous curtain side or flatbed experience is essential.
Why Work With Recruit A Driver? In-house payroll – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

Weekly pay

Friendly, supportive consultants who understand the transport industry

Clear communication and fast response times

Work with reputable, established clients

Fair treatment and ongoing support throughout your assignment

A driver-focused approach to finding suitable, reliable work

We specialise in driver recruitment across Yorkshire, building long-term relationships with drivers and established local employers.
Apply Today Interested in this Class 1 opportunity in Wakefield? Get in touch today for more information.
Call or Message: 07494 753543
Call: 0113 887 1369

Recruit A Driver – Yorkshire-focused driver recruitment, putting drivers first.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Castleford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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