Class 1 Driver


Company:	Ignition Driver Recruitment
Salary:	£18.33 to £27.50 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M24 1RU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver- Collections (max 10 per day) of a mix of handball and pallet collections - Shunting also available

Location: Middleton

Pay Rate: £18.33 to £27.50 per hour

Bonus: £150 sign up bonus (payable after 12 weeks)

Shifts: Various shifts available - Monday to Friday

Driver Type: Class 1 (C+E)

Experience: 12 months commercial driving = essential

Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Middleton to work with our client who are one of the UK's largest parcel distribution companies.

Employee Benefits:

- Competitive Salary: £18.33 to £27.50 per hour

- Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately

- Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday

- Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings

- Professional Development: Full site induction

- Shifts: Regular, ongoing shifts

HGV Class 1 Driver - The role & responsibilities:

- Driving a Class 1 vehicle

- Collections (handball and pallet)

- Standard route paperwork

- Pre & post route vehicle checks

About you:

You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience in commercial driving. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional driver, you will have a good knowledge of the Working Time Directive and be able to manage your hours accordingly.

You will be a UK resident (we are unable to assist people with VISAs) and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Interested?

If you have the right skills, licence and experience for this role, click to apply today!

Apply for this job