HGV Class 1 Driver (Days) Cat C+E
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,670.53 to £40,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Northwich, CW9 7RQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Manpower are recruiting HGV Cat C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Northwich.
Salary
- Paid
£38,670.53 per annum plus a
Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88
monthly
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Start times between
- Typical shifts are around
- Average of
- Working pattern covers
- Average of
- Maximum of
- Fixed rota pattern with schedules published
3:00 AM and 7:00 AM
10 hours
5 days per week, with up to
6 days out of 7 when required
Sunday to Saturday
48 hours per week over a rolling 26-week reference period
60 hours in a single week where required
weekly, providing approximately
one week's notice
No overtime available
Routes & Deliveries
- Long-distance routes covering areas from
- Class 1 customer delivery work with
- Following planned routes and schedules to provide consistent customer service
- Managing shop fixtures and deliveries in line with customer requirements
Glasgow to Essex
multi-drop deliveries
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business
- Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards
- Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including:
- Tachograph regulations
- Working Time Directive (WTD)
- Driver CPC requirements
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Load security and weight checks
- Support regular and relief delivery routes as required
- Drive safely and professionally, adhering to the Highway Code and speed limits
- Champion Health & Safety standards at all times
Requirements
- Valid
- Current
- Strong understanding of
- Previous
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible and reliable approach to work
- Strong team player
Category C+E (Class 1) licence
Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years
Driver CPC card
tachograph legislation
multi-drop delivery experience preferred
Benefits
- Additional working requirements may apply on extra bank holidays
- Health scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
28 days holiday
Bank holidays are included within the salary and drivers are expected to work them
4% pension contribution
Recruitment Process
- Informal interview
- Driving assessment
One-stage onsite assessment
Company Overview
- Fleet of approximately
- The bakery business has recently undergone significant restructuring following financial difficulties.
- The company recruits directly through its own advertising channels.
45 drivers
87 employees left the business, including 75 voluntary redundancies.
Ideal Candidate
A professional and customer-focused Class 1 driver with strong compliance knowledge, multi-drop delivery experience, and the flexibility to operate on long-distance routes. Success in the role will come from reliability, attention to detail, safe driving practices, and being the best overall fit for the team and business culture.
If you are interested, apply with your CV and a Manpower consultant will get in touch.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.