Class 1 driver
| Company: | Rapier Employment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20 - £53.22 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Belvedere, DA17 6JY |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job description
HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
Locations: Erith & Dartford
Earn up to £53.22 per hour
All Breaks Paid
Enhanced weekend rates!
Ongoing Work | Weekly Pay
Rapier Employment are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join one of the UK's leading supermarket distribution operations based in Erith and Dartford.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing, full-time work with a nationally recognised logistics provider, offering excellent pay rates, paid breaks, modern vehicles and long-term career opportunities.
Immediate starts available following assessment.
Pay & Benefits
- Days: £20.00 per hour
- Mid Shift / Backs: £20.75 per hour
- Nights: £22.93 per hour
- Overtime: Up to £26.63 per hour
- All breaks fully paid
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay & pension scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Mortgage references available
The Role
You'll be delivering chilled and ambient products to a major UK supermarket network using modern, well-maintained Class 1 vehicles.
Duties include:
- Store deliveries and trunking work
- Operating safely and professionally at all times
- Completing vehicle checks and delivery paperwork
- Working within a busy 24/7 distribution operation
- Minimal manual handling
Shift Information
Flexible shifts available across a 7-day operation (including some weekends).
Start Times
- AM: 03:00 – 08:00
- PM: 17:00 – 02:00
Shift Length
- Typically 9–15 hours
What We're Looking For
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC (DQC)
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Minimum 6 months' Class 1 driving experience
- Maximum of 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)
- Right to work in the UK
- Professional, reliable and safety-focused attitude
Why Join Rapier?
This is a fantastic opportunity for professional Class 1 Drivers looking for consistent work, excellent rates of pay and long-term stability. With paid breaks, premium weekend rates, ongoing shifts, this is one of the best HGV driving opportunities in the area.
Apply today to secure your assessment and start earning with Rapier Employment. Immediate starts available.