Class 1 Driver

Posting date:	11 May 2026
Salary:	£15.00 to £22.50 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 June 2026
Location:	Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH2 1AB
Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	JN -082025-6571_1778496222

Summary

Class 1 Driver - Birtley (Temp to Perm)

£15.00-£22.50 per hour | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

Our client based in Birtley has recently secured a prestigious new contract and is looking for an experienced Class 1 Driver to support increased demand.

Job Details

• Mostly Class 2 work, with some Class 1 driver work
• Palletised deliveries
• Multidrop work (approximately 8-10 drops per shift)
• Tail-lift deliveries using a pump truck
• North East deliveries to regular, repeat destinations

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 07:00 start time
• No weekend work

Pay

• £15.00 per hour (first 8 hours, PAYE)
• £22.50 per hour (after 8 hours, PAYE)
• Holiday accrued separately (not rolled into pay)
• Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid CPC
• Valid Digi-tachograph card
• Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience for insurance purposes
• Good knowledge of the North East preferred
• Reliable and professional approach

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• 28 days annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Pension contribution
• Online payslips with easy access to personal data
• Temporary and full-time opportunities to suit your availability
• Ongoing assignments
• 24/7 support from experienced driving consultants

Apply Now for the role of Class 1 Driver

Successful applicants will be invited to complete online registration.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.