HGV Class 1 Drivers


Company:	Rapier Employment
Salary:	£19.51 to £37.78 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE74 2HJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver

Castle Donington

£19.51 - £37.78 per hour

Rapier Employment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of our well-established client based in Castle Donington. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers seeking ongoing, long-term work with competitive rates and flexible shift patterns.

Whether you prefer days or nights, we have shifts available to suit your availability. Please note that all shift patterns include at least one weekend day.

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering goods to RDCs and retail stores across the region. This role will involve some physical work, including the use of tail lifts and cage deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

- Completing deliveries to RDCs and retail stores

- Unloading store deliveries using cages and tail lifts

- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting

- Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently

- Maintaining compliance with drivers' hours and transport legislation

Shift Availability

Days

- Start times between 04:00 and 09:00

- £19.51 ph PAYE

- £29.26 ph PAYE overtime

- £21.86 ph including holiday pay

- £32.79 ph overtime including holiday pay

- Saturday - £21.84ph / £24.57 inc holiday

- Sunday - £22.88ph / £25.64ph inc holiday

Nights

- Start times between 15:00 and 21:00

- £21.82 ph PAYE

- £32.73 ph PAYE overtime

- £24.57 ph including holiday pay

- £36.68 ph overtime including holiday pay

- Saturday - £24.15ph / £27.06ph inc holiday

- Sunday - £25.19ph / £28.23ph inc holidays

Overtime paid after 43.75 hours worked per week.

Rates are the same Monday to Sunday.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

- A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

- A valid Driver CPC qualification

- A valid Digital Tachograph Card

- A minimum of 3 months' commercial driving experience (required for insurance purposes)

- A positive, reliable and professional attitude

Licence Criteria

- No DR10, CD10 or IN10 endorsements

- No more than 6 penalty points

Why Join Rapier?

- Long-term ongoing work

- Competitive pay rates

- Flexible shift patterns

- Weekly pay

- Opportunity to work with a leading logistics operation

Apply today or contact Liam at rapier Wakefield.

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