HGV Class 1
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.09 to £18.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6EP |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -072025-2927_1758293923 |
Summary
HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver - Temp to Perm
Location: Newton Aycliffe
The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established metal recycling company based in Newton Aycliffe, for a Temp to Perm HGV Driver. This is a great chance to secure a long-term role with steady hours and a supportive team.
The Role
- Working as part of a small team of drivers
- Three-week rota:
- Week 1: Class 1 - Chesterfield run
- Week 2: Class 1 - Local work
- Week 3: Class 2 - RORO & chain loader
- Supporting colleagues by switching between wagons when required
The Candidate
- Minimum 2 years' commercial HGV driving experience
- Valid Class 1 & Class 2 licence
- CPC & Digi Tacho
- Flexible, reliable and a good team player with a positive attitude
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)
- No weekend working
- Paid breaks
Pay Rates
- £14.04 per hour (£29,197.25 annual)
- Overtime (rare): £16.16 midweek / £18.47 weekends
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- Excellent pay rates
- 24/7 contact with consultants
- Pension Contributions
- Online payslips
- Holiday accrual
- Personal accident insurance
- Ongoing assignments
Suitable candidates will be invited to register online.