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Class 1 driver

Job ref. JN -072026-23338

Temporary

£16.00 - £18.50 per hour

Grantham

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: AM - £16.00 PM - £18.50

Weekly hours: 48

Class 1 HGV Driver - Days, Nights & Tramping

Looking for consistent Class 1 driving work with a well-established national transport business?

The Best Connection is recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers on behalf of our client based in Easton. We have immediate vacancies for Day Drivers, Night Drivers and Monday to Friday Tramper Drivers, offering regular ongoing work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

The Role

As part of a professional transport operation, you'll be responsible for delivering goods nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and customer service.

We currently have opportunities for:

Day Drivers

  • Start times between 04:00 - 07:00
  • Finish your shift back at the Easton depot
  • Monday to Friday with additional weekend shifts available

Night Drivers

  • Start times between 16:00 - 20:00
  • Finish your shift back at the Easton depot
  • Regular ongoing work

Tramper Drivers

  • Monday to Friday tramping
  • Modern, well-maintained vehicles
  • Regular routes with overnight allowances (where applicable)

What You'll Receive

  • Excellent hourly rates of pay
  • Weekly pay through The Best Connection
  • Ongoing, full-time work
  • Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
  • Paid induction and driving assessment
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
  • Friendly and supportive transport team
  • Pension enrolment (where applicable)
  • 28 days paid annual leave (accrual basis)

What We're Looking For

We are looking for professional, reliable drivers who take pride in delivering a first-class service and maintaining high compliance standards.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 (Category CE) Licence
  • Driver CPC Qualification Card
  • Digital Tachograph Card
  • Minimum 6 months' Class 1 driving experience preferred
  • Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible approach to start times and workloads
  • Professional attitude with excellent customer service skills

Licence Criteria

  • Maximum of 6 minor penalty points
  • No DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements
  • No serious driving convictions

Why Work With The Best Connection?

The Best Connection is one of the UK's leading driving recruitment specialists, providing reliable, ongoing work with some of the country's largest transport operators. Our dedicated driving team is available to support you throughout your assignment, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and consistent work opportunities.

Whether you're looking for days, nights or tramping, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for an immediate interview and start following a successful assessment and induction.

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

If you are interested please call Nik on 0116 251 2363 or 07966 399451

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

Leicester
Grantham, Lincolnshire

leicester@thebestconnection.co.uk
0116 251 2363
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