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: £17ph with accrued holiday, £20ph - £21ph including holiday
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Shift Length: 10-15 hours
Start: Immediate
We are currently recruiting an experience
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver for ongoing work with our established client based in
Hythe, Kent.
This is an 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
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
Valid
Driver CPC.
Valid
Digital Tachograph Card.
Previous Class 1 driving experience.
Curtain-side experience - essential.
CMR documentation experience - essential.
Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
Reliable and professional approach to work.
Hours & Pay
£17.00-£21.00 per hour
Typical shifts of
10-15 hours
Regular long-distance work
Ongoing work available
Immediate starts available
Why Apply?
Regular trunking work
28 days holiday accrual, or paid immediately
Competitive hourly pay.
Ongoing work for reliable drivers.
Immediate start available.
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver with curtain-side and CMR experience and are looking for regular long-distance work, apply today.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.