Class 1 Container Driver
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.50 to £24.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4BL |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JN -122025-16608_1770199990 |
Summary
The Best Connection is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Container Drivers for an established client based in Portsmouth. This is ongoing ad-hoc work with regular weekday shifts and weekend work available.
Location: Portsmouth
Hours: 06:00 - 17:00, Monday to Sunday availability
- Varying start times depending on route
Pay Rates: £16.50 - £24.75 p/h PAYE | £18.00 p/h Umbrella
The Role
- Driving a Class 1 (C+E) HGV container vehicle
- Delivering and collecting containers from docks and customer sites
- Entering and exiting ports and dock environments
- DP World dock work (certificate required)
- Completing vehicle checks and reporting any issues
- Maintaining good communication with the transport team
Requirements
- Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Valid DP World Card
- Previous container and dock experience
- Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
Benefits
- Ongoing work with a well-known logistics client
- Competitive pay rates
- Induction and site training provided
- On-site parking
If you think you would be suitable for this role - please speak to Lauren or Ben in the Portsmouth office
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.