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Class 1 Driver

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£16.25 to £21 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Hythe, CT21 4LR
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:4 Nov 2026
Closing date:4 Dec 2026
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Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Location: Hythe, Kent

Pay: £16.25ph - £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

  • £16.25 - £21.00 per hour depending on holiday accrual or pay immediate

  • 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.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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