Class 1 Driver


Company:	Fifth Wheel Recruitment
Salary:	£16.82 to £18.95 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Braintree, CM77 8EP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Class 1 Tipper Driver

Location: Braintree, Essex

Pay Rate: £16.82 to £18.95 per hour + £35 O/t bonus payment

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (06:30 start times)

Experience: 12 months Class 1 essential

Assessment: Yes - required before start

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Halkyn/Holywell to work with our client, who manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive Salary: £16.82 to £18.95 per hour + £35 O/t bonus payment

Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately

Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday

Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings

Excellent Facilities:

- Comfortable break areas

- Vending machines

- Free, secure car parking

Class 1 Tipper Driver - role & Responsibilities:

- Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles

- Performing tipper work (training provided if required)

- Routine vehicle checks and maintaining trailer and cab cleanliness

- Ensuring all loads are placed and secured correctly

- Completing daily paperwork accurately

All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures.

About you:

You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. 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 be up to date with the WTD regulations.

Previous experience working with cement/aggregates would be beneficial and MPQC card required, or willingness to obtain one (can be arranged after assessment).

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Interested?

If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have 12 months exerience driving Class 1 commercially, why not click to apply today?

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