Location: Newcastle
Pay Rate: £16.60 to £33.12 per hour
Shifts: Various shifts available cross 7 days/nights
Experience: 2 years Class 1 experience required
Looking for a driving role that offers excellent rates of pay, regular work and a team that values professional drivers?
Ignition Driver Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to work with our client in Newcastle.
Whether you're looking for days, nights, weekends, full-time, part-time or ad hoc work, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
Join a well-established operation with consistent work, modern vehicles and immediate starts available.
What's in it for you?
Competitive hourly pay rates of £16.60 to £33.12 per hour
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
Regular, ongoing work
Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
Full site induction and ongoing support
Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
Friendly and supportive transport team
Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employerThe Role
As a professional HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties may include:
Trunking between depots and distribution centres
Curtain Sider work
Driver required to pull the curtains for side tip deliveries
Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
Ensuring deliveries are completed safely, professionally and on time
Complying with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and Road Transport regulations
Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accuratelyWhat We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
At least 2 years' commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer serviceOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.
Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
Apply Today
If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started
Salary description
£16.91 - £29.96 per hour