Posted 10 August, 2026
Class 1 Driver
Rapier
East Barming, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
HGV Class 1 (C+E) DriversLocation: AllingtonOngoing Work | Immediate Starts | Long-Term OpportunitiesAre you an experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Driver looking for reliable, long-term work with excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position?Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading blue-chip logistics provider based in Allington . This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering consistent hours, modern vehicles, and outstanding earning potential.Pay & Benefits£19.05 per hour (04:00 16:00)Overtime after 42.5 hours: £25.34 per hour£20 weekly attendance bonusPAYE with holiday pay accrued separatelyWeekly or monthly pay optionsCompany pension schemeEmployment and mortgage references availableImmediate starts following a successful assessmentShift InformationMonday to FridayStart times between 04:00 and 06:00Average 12-hour shiftsMinimum 8 hours' guaranteed pay per shiftOngoing, full-time work with consistent hoursTwo days of paid training before your first shiftThe RoleAs an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll be working on a well-established logistics contract, operating modern curtain-sided vehicles and delivering a professional, reliable service to regular customers.This role involves a mixture of deliveries and collections, with some load securing and strapping required. You'll be working with planned routes and regular delivery points, allowing you to build familiarity with your workload.Your ResponsibilitiesDriving HGV Class 1 (C+E) curtain-sided vehiclesCompleting scheduled deliveries and collectionsSecuring loads using straps where requiredCarrying out daily vehicle safety checksEnsuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on timeCompleting all relevant transport documentation accuratelyProviding a professional and courteous service to customersWhat We're Looking ForTo be considered for this role, you'll need:A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licenceValid Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC)Digital Tachograph CardA minimum of 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experienceNo more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)The right to work in the UKA reliable, professional, and safety-focused attitudeGood communication skills and a strong work ethicWhy Join Rapier Employment?Excellent hourly rates with enhanced evening pay£20 weekly attendance bonusOngoing, full-time work with a leading logistics providerGenuine long-term and temp-to-perm opportunitiesTwo days of paid trainingWeekly or monthly pay optionsHoliday pay and workplace pensionSecure onsite parkingDedicated driver support from our experienced transport teamWork for an agency that values and supports its driversApply TodayIf you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for stable, well-paid work with a respected logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and you could be on the road within days!TPBN1_UKTJ
