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Class 1 Driver

Job ref. JN -082025-6571

Temporary

£15.00 - £22.50 per hour

Birtley

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: £15.00 per hour for the first 8 hours, £22.50 per hour after 8 hours

Weekly hours: 40

Class 1 Driver - Birtley (Temp to Perm)

£15.00-£22.50 per hour | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

Our client based in Birtley has recently secured a prestigious new contract and is looking for an experienced Class 1 Driver to support increased demand.

Job Details

  • Mostly Class 2 work, with some Class 1 driving
  • Palletised deliveries
  • Multidrop work (approximately 8-10 drops per shift)
  • Tail-lift deliveries using a pump truck
  • North East deliveries to regular, repeat destinations

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 07:00 start time
  • No weekend work

Pay

  • £15.00 per hour (first 8 hours, PAYE)
  • £22.50 per hour (after 8 hours, PAYE)
  • Holiday accrued separately (not rolled into pay)
  • Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate

Driver Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 Driver (C+E) licence
  • Valid CPC
  • Valid Digi-tachograph card
  • Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience for insurance purposes
  • Good knowledge of the North East preferred
  • Reliable and professional approach

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

  • 28 days annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of statutory holidays)
  • Weekly pay
  • Pension contribution
  • Online payslips with easy access to personal data
  • Temporary and full-time opportunities to suit your availability
  • Ongoing assignments
  • 24/7 support from experienced driving consultants

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

Sunderland
Birtley, Tyne and Wear

sunderland@thebestconnection.co.uk
0191 567 1100
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