Class 1 driver
| Company: | Rapier Employment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20.95 to £33.75 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hatfield, AL10 9BD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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.
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