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Class 1 (CE) Driver

Job details
Posting date: 06 February 2026
Salary: £21.71 to £28.50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 March 2026
Location: Eastleigh, Southern, SO50 6NZ
Company: Rapier Employment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 59131338

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Summary

Class 1 (C+E) Driver – Weekend Night Shift

Location: Eastleigh
We are currently looking for an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Driver to join our team on a weekend night shift, based out of Eastleigh depot.
This role is best suited to a reliable and professional driver who lives in close proximity to Eastleigh, due to night-time start and finish times.
Shift Pattern

- Friday: 18:45 – 05:45
- Saturday: 20:30 – 07:30
- Sunday: 19:00 – 06:00
- Monday: 20:00 – 07:00

Pay Rates

- £21.71 per hour (up to 40 hours per week)
- £28.50 per hour overtime (after 40 hours per week)

Requirements

- Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than 6 penalty points (speeding offences only)
- Subject to DBS check
- Must be able to provide 5 years professional referece
- Good understanding of UK driving regulations
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

Key Responsibilities

- Safe and compliant operation of Class 1 vehicles
- Completing deliveries/collections efficiently
- Carrying out vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Adhering to drivers’ hours and transport legislation
- Maintaining a professional attitude at all times

What We Offer

- Consistent weekend night shifts
- Well-maintained vehicles
- Supportive transport operation
- Competitive rates of pay

If you are an experienced Class 1 driver looking for stable weekend night work from an Eastleigh base, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Rapier? Because We Deliver!
Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years and is the UK’s specialist supplier of transport and warehouse workforce solutions to leading third party logistics organisations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we pride ourselves on treating all employees fairly.

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