• Temporary
  • Daventry
  • £19 - 23 per hour + Benefits £ / Hour

People Solutions

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 be suitable for 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 17:00 and 19:00
  • 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:

  • Class 1 trunking depot-to-depot
  • 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