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Class 1 Driver

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£13.98 - £40.32
Hours:Full-time
Location:Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 9RT
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:20 Jul 2026
Closing date:19 Aug 2026
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Summary

The Best Connection are seeking to recruit HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) Drivers to work with their client in Newburn. Our client delivers Bread to various depot locations.

The role:

  • You will be required to do trunk runs to various locations in the UK.

  • Experience is desired (1 year driving Class 1 minimum) as this job role is speedy, efficient and accurate delivery to customers at set times.

  • This is a customer facing role, so you must be friendly and professional as you will be representing both the Client and The Best Connection.

The candidate:

  • Full, clean UK driving license.

  • Smart appearance.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Positive attitude to customer care.

Hours of work:

  • There will be various start times on days and nights via a rota to be discussed once inducted to the site.

Pay Rates (First 12 Weeks)

  • £13.98 per hour on Days (Flat Rate)

  • £13.98 per hour on Nights (Flat Rate)

Pay Rates (After 12 weeks of working)

  • £13.98 per hour on Days (Monday to Friday)

  • £17.16 per hour on Days (Saturday)

  • £22.88 per hour on Days (Sunday)

  • £34.32 per hour on Days (Bank Holiday)

  • £13.98 per hour on Nights (Monday to Friday)

  • £20.16 per hour on Nights (Saturday)

  • £26.88 per hour on Nights (Sunday)

  • £40.32 per hour on Nights (Bank Holiday)

Benefits of working with The Best Connection:

  • Excellent pay rates

  • 24/7 contact with consultants

  • Pension Contributions

  • Online payslips

  • Holiday accrual

  • Personal accident insurance

  • Ongoing assignments

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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