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: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
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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