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Class 1 driver

Job details
Posting date: 24 October 2025
Salary: £17 to £53.22 per hour
Additional salary information: Increasing rates, ongoing work
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Location: Belvedere, London, DA176JY
Company: Rapier Employment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 58280189

Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)
Location: Erith and Dartford
Type: Ongoing
Pay Rates (PAYE + Holiday Pay Accrued): From £17.00ph up to £53.22ph

Pay Rates:
Before 12 Weeks:
Days: £17.00 | Overtime: £23.70
Mid Shift: £17.75 | Overtime: £24.45
Nights: £19.93 | Overtime: £26.63
Bank holiday rates from £34.00 to £46.56

After 12 Weeks:
Days: £17.00 | Overtime: £23.70
Mid Shift: £17.75 | Overtime: £24.45
Nights: £19.93 | Overtime: £26.63
Bank holiday rates from £35.32 to £51.22

Rates continue to increase after week 27.

The Role:
We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a leading supermarket distribution team in Erith.
You’ll be delivering chilled and ambient goods to stores.

Shift Pattern: Any 5 from 7 (7-day operation – flexibility required)

Start Times:
AM: 03:00 – 08:00
PM: 17:00 – 02:00

Shift Length: 9–13 hours

Benefits:

- Weekly pay
- Pension scheme & holiday pay
- Secure on-site parking
- Mortgage references available
- Temp-to-perm opportunities with a respected national brand


Requirements:

- Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence
- CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than 6 penalty points (no DRs, CD10s, IN10s)
- A professional, reliable, and positive attitude


If you’re an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver seeking stable, well-paid, ongoing work with one of the UK’s most trusted logistics brands — apply today!