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Class 1 Driver

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Posting date: 08 January 2026
Salary: £16.68 to £20.07 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 February 2026
Location: Runcorn, North West, WA7 1NT
Company: Ignition Driver Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 58865499

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Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Runcorn - Earn £16.68 to £20.07 per hour - Full-time - Apply Now.
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)
Location: Runcorn
Pay Rate: £16.68 to £20.07 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday work with start times between 00:00 - 04:00 and 12:00 and 16:00

Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving.

What You'll Do:

- Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles on planned routes
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and complete relevant paperwork

- Ensure timely and accurate store deliveries or collections

- Taillift and cage work

- Trunking work also available
- Follow all driving laws and company procedures
- Represent the company professionally at client sites

Pay Rates:

All shifts are paid using a base (standard) hourly rate, plus a shift start time supplement.
The total hourly pay you receive = Base Rate + Shift Supplement.

Base Hourly Rates
Standard - £16.68
Saturday - £18.04
Sunday - £20.07
Overtime* - £20.80
*Overtime applies after 10.35 hours worked in a day.

Shift Start Time Supplements
These are added on top of the base hourly rate depending on the start time of your shift.

Shift start time:
00:03 – 02:59 - £12.00 per shift
03:00 – 03:59 - £9.50 per shift
04:00 – 04:59 - £4.69 per shift
11:00 – 15:59 - £6.69 per shift
16:00 – 00:02 - £14.08 per shift

What You Need:

- A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence with 12 months experience
- A current UK Driver CPC (DCPC) card and a valid Digital Tachograph card
- Up to 6 points accepted on licence (No DD, DR, CD, TT, IN endorsements)
- A professional attitude and good communication skills

You must be a UK resident to be considered for this opportunity. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Why Work With Us?

- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Shift Premiums on hours worked over 10
- Ongoing work
- Supportive team who value our drivers
- Opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling
- 24/7 on-call support if you need us

Apply Today – Drive Your Career Forward With Us!

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