Class 1 driver

Job description

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Store Deliveries

Location: Hatfield

Shift Pattern

Choose from:

• Tuesday to Saturday
• Sunday to Thursday
• Thursday to Monday
• Friday to Tuesday

Start Times:

• Day Shift: 04:00 – 06:00
• Late Shift: 12:00 – 17:00

Pay Rates

Standard Hours

• £20.95 per hour (04:00 – 13:00)
• £22.50 per hour (13:00 – 04:00)

Overtime (after 8 hours)

• £31.42 per hour (04:00 – 13:00)
• £33.75 per hour (13:00 – 04:00)

Join Our Team!

We're looking for experienced and reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our growing retail delivery operation based in Hatfield.

If you're a professional driver who takes pride in delivering excellent service and wants consistent work with competitive pay, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering retail goods from the distribution centre to stores across North

London, Essex and Kent.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing store deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Transporting predominantly palletised loads with minimal manual handling.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time.
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining compliance with transport regulations.
• Delivering excellent customer service at every location.

Average shift lengths are 8–12 hours, depending on your route, with regular start times and ongoing work available.

RequirementsTo be considered, you'll need:

• A valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence.
• A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• At least 1 year's Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements).
• A good understanding of Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive and road transport legislation.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive hourly rates with premium overtime pay.
• Regular, ongoing work with reliable shift patterns.
• Weekly pay (monthly pay available if preferred).
• Overtime opportunities.
• Holiday pay and workplace pension.
• Supportive team and long-term opportunities.

Apply today to secure your place with a leading retail logistics operation. We look forward to receiving your application.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

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