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Class 1 Driver

Job details
Posting date: 19 August 2025
Salary: £21.40 to £34.18 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 September 2025
Location: Welham Green, Home Counties, AL10 8XF
Company: Rapier Employment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 57615649

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Summary

Class 1 Drivers

We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join the DHL operation in Welham Green.
This role offers guaranteed full-time shifts, fixed rota patterns, flexible start times, and enhanced weekend pay. Both day and night shifts are available.

Shift Patterns

- Friday to Tuesday OR Thursday to Monday
- Other patterns may be considered, provided at least one weekend shift is covered

Pay Rates
Day Shifts

- Basic: £21.40 per hour
- Overtime: £28.89 per hour
- Weekend Rate (all hours Saturday and Sunday): £28.27 per hour
- Bank Holidays: £64.20 per hour
- Plus holiday pay

Night Shifts

- Basic: £25.32 per hour
- Overtime: £34.18 per hour
- Weekend Rate (all hours Saturday and Sunday): £28.27 per hour
- Bank Holidays: £64.20 per hour
- Plus holiday pay


Key Responsibilities

- Operate Class 1 vehicles in a safe and professional manner
- Complete deliveries and collections within scheduled timescales
- Conduct pre- and post-vehicle inspections in line with company procedures
- Accurately maintain delivery records, logs, and related documentation
- Adhere to all traffic legislation, safety standards, and company policies
- Load and unload goods using roller cages where required


Requirements

- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, held for at least 1 year
- Minimum of 12 months’ Class 1 driving experience
- CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card
- Maximum of 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
- Good working knowledge of Driver Hours, Working Time Directive, and transport regulations

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