HGV Class 1 (LGV CE) Driver

Posting date:	03 October 2025
Salary:	£15.25 to £17.25 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 November 2025
Location:	Bishop Auckland, County Durham, dl14 9pe
Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JN -102025-12997_1759500843

Summary

HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) Driver - General Haulage - West Auckland (Bishop Auckland)
Ongoing Work - Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday) - Competitive Pay

The Best Connection are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) Drivers / Trampers for a client based in West Auckland (Bishop Auckland). Our client provides general haulage services across the UK, operating a variety of freight and distribution routes.

The Role:

• Multi-drop deliveries across the North East region as a Tramper

• General haulage duties with minimal handballing

• Working as part of a wider UK-wide haulage operation

• Tramping shifts Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays

• The Tramper will be expected to manage their own route efficiently and safely

The Candidate:

• Minimum 1 year of commercial HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving experience

• Valid Cat C+E licence

• CPC qualification

• Digital tachograph card

• Reliable, professional, and safety-focused Tramper

Pay Rates:

• £15.25 per hour - standard rate

• £16.25 per hour - night rate (20:00-06:00)

• £17.25 per hour - Saturday

Requirements:

• Induction must be completed prior to any shifts starting

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:

• Long-term, ongoing Tramper assignments

• Competitive pay rates

• 24/7 consultant support

• Online payslips

• Pension contributions

• Holiday accrual

• Personal accident insurance

Application:
Suitable candidates will be invited to complete an online registration.