Class 1 Driver

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Nottingham area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.
Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc)
Hours : Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)
Pay Rate:
Midweek - £19.15 per hour
Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) £27.25
Saturday - £24.52 per hour
Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) £27.25
Sunday - £27.25 after
Bank Holidays - £35.42
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Ongoing
The role:
Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
Full understanding of WTD legislation.
Excellent communication skills.
A safety-first mindset.
Benefits:
Flexible shift scheduling</...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

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