Class 1 Driver
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 to £21 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ashford, CT21 4LR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)
Location: Hythe, Kent
Pay: £17.00-£21.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Monday - Friday, Ongoing
Shift Length: 10-15 hours
Start: Immediate
We are currently recruiting experienced
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work with our established client based in
Hythe, Kent.
This is a genuine ongoing opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for
regular long-distance trunking work. Routes primarily cover the
Midlands, including
Solihull, Derby and Coventry.
The majority of the work is trunking, with occasional delivery drops depending on the route.
Previous Class 1 driving experience, curtain-side experience and CMR documentation experience are essential.
The Role
- HGV Class 1 trunking from Hythe to the Midlands.
- Regular routes to Solihull, Derby and Coventry.
- Predominantly trunking with occasional delivery drops.
- Operating curtain-sided trailers.
- Completing CMRs and associated transport documentation.
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
- Working within Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
- Maintaining a professional service at all times.
Requirements
- Valid UK
- Valid
- Valid
- Previous Class 1 driving experience.
- Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
- Reliable and professional approach to work.
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
Driver CPC.
Digital Tachograph Card.
Curtain-side experience - essential.
CMR documentation experience - essential.
Hours & Pay
- Typical shifts of
- Regular long-distance work
- Ongoing work available
- Immediate starts available
£17.00-£21.00 per hour
10-15 hours
Why Apply?
- Regular trunking work rather than predominantly multi-drop.
- Consistent routes to the Midlands.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Ongoing work for reliable drivers.
- Immediate start available.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.