Class 1 Driver

Posting date:	01 August 2025
Salary:	£15.63 to £16.26 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 August 2025
Location:	Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6HX
Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	JN -072025-1397_1754058042

Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver - East Leake
Location: East Leake, Nottinghamshire
Pay: £15.63 - £16.26 per hour (depending on shift)
Shifts: Monday to Friday, occasional weekends available
⏰ Start Times: Between 02:00-09:00 or 17:00-19:00

What you'll be doing:

• Trunking and deliveries to RDCs and depots across the UK

• 1-4 drops per shift

• No handball - all loads are palletised or fork-off

• Modern, well-maintained fleet

• Full-time, ongoing opportunities with potential for temp to perm

What we're looking for:

• Valid UK C+E licence (Class 1)

• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho

• Minimum 6 months experience on Class 1

• A good understanding of driver hours and regulations

• A safety-first mindset and strong customer service skills

What Makes This Role Different:
✅ Guaranteed hours with pre-planned shifts
Long-term opportunity - temp-to-perm with job security
Career progression - pathways from driver roles into leadership
Ongoing training - including CPC and upskilling support
Structured onboarding with a dedicated support team
Work-life balance - Monday to Friday schedule, no weekends