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Posted 21 July, 2026

HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Ltd
Rugby, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Rugby area. We are looking for multiple HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

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0 experience needed!

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FREE Onsite Refresher Training offered to Newly Qualified drivers.

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Hours: Days/Nights across Monday to Sunday with various start times available, average shift length of 12 hours.

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Pay Rates:

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Monday - Thursday : £15.50 to £19.72

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Friday: £16.46 to £20.52

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Saturday: £16.76 to £21.91

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Sunday: £19.55 to £23.12

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Location: Rugby, CV23.

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Job Type: Long term ongoing.

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The role:

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· Trunking between depots, ensuring timely and safe delivery of parcels.

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· Collect parcels from well-known customers, including full trailer collections, drop and swap operations.

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· Handle occasional push roller cages as needed, assisting sites with movement when required.

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· Reversing in the yard and manoeuvring vehicles with precision, including shunting duties when required.

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· Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.

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· Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.

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· Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

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Requirements:

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· Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).

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· Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

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· No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).

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· Successful completion of assessment, including theory element which is two questionnaires based on drivers' hours and road laws and a practical element which will be based on yard reversing and a short driving test.

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· Full understanding of WTD legislation.

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· Excellent communication skills.

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· A safety-first mindset.

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Benefits:

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· Choose your own shifts, with shifts to suit all availabilities.

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· Clinic days on-site to support drivers with training and areas they require support.

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· Onsite recruitment team for day to day assistance.

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For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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Benefits:

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  • Company pension
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  • Employee discount
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  • Free parking
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  • Health & wellbeing programme
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  • Life insurance
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  • On-site parking
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  • Store discount
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