Class 1 Driver
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £700 to £900 a week |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Tamworth, B78 1SQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Day Driver - Container Trunking
Temp to Perm | Regular Hours | Average £700 Weekly Pay | Monday to Friday
The Best Connection are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Day Drivers for a leading transport operation.
This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity offering regular hours, regular Monday-to-Friday work and straightforward container trunking with no handballing.
The Role
- Container trunking work.
- Monday to Friday.
- Start times between 04:00 and 06:00.
- No handballing.
- Regular hours and consistent work.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates.
- Professional transport operation with ongoing work available.
Pay & Earnings
- Average £700 per week for the first 50 hours.
- Minimum 10 hour's pay per shift.
- If you finish a shift in under 10 hours, you will still receive 10 hour's pay.
- Hours worked over 10 per day paid at £17.50 per hour.
- Weekend work paid at £21.50 per hour.
- £50 weekly meal allowance (£10 per shift).
- Paid breaks.
Additional Payments
- £10 extra per shift when operating a curtain-sider.
- £11.25 extra per ADR load
.
Driver Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Minimum
- A professional attitude and strong commitment to safety.
- The ability to successfully complete the company's recruitment and assessment process.
2 year's HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving experience.
Driving Assessment
The driving assessment will include:
- Coupling and uncoupling.
- Full vehicle walkaround.
- Vehicle safety checks.
- On-road driving assessment.
- Driving on dual carriageways and A-roads.
Candidates will also be required to successfully complete a formal interview.
Why Apply?
- Average £700 weekly pay for the first 50 hours.
- Minimum10 hour's pay per shift.
- Monday to Friday work.
- No handballing.
- Paid breaks.
- £50 weekly meal allowance.
- Additional payments available.
- Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity.
- Consistent, ongoing work.
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing temporary assignment
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Dedicated support from your local Tamworth recruitment team
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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