HGV Class 1 Driver

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

The duties within this Class 1 role include

• Completing temperature controlled deliveries
• Sealing and unsealing back doors
• Monitoring the refrigeration unit
• Reporting temperature issues to the depot
• Trunking to RDC or NDC, no multi drop
• Coupling and uncoupling trailers
• Supervising unloading / loading (no Manual Handling)
• Maintaining delivery records

Key Information

Posted: March 31, 2026
Location: Alfreton
Reference: 179823
Duration: This is a temporary position
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: This position offers an hourly wage of £16.43, with overtime paid at £21.85 per hour for any hours worked beyond 48 in a single week. You will also accrue up to 28 days of holiday pro rata. Alternatively, the hourly rate of pay is £19.88 standard and £26.43 overtime if paid by our nominated Umbrella Provider. If this role is of interest, please send us your CV. We are unable to support VISA applicants.
Working Hours: Your working hours are flexible to your own circumstances. With a range of starting times between 11:00 and 15:00 averaging 10 to 12 hours per day.
Closing Date: 20260412

Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will need:
– A full UK Drivers Licence with a C+E entitlement.
– A minimum of 12 months continuous experience driving articulated lorries in the UK
– a Digital Tacho Card (Digicard)
– a valid Driver CPC Card
– a strong and coherent understanding of driver’s working hours and working time directive.

You must not have anymore than 6 points on your licence.

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