Rapier Employment
Class 1 driver
Belvedere DA17 6JY
Key information
- Pay
- £20 to £53.22 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Oct 2026
About this role
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers
Locations
Erith & Dartford
Earn up to £53.22 per hour
All Breaks Paid | Enhanced Weekend Rates | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
Looking for one of the best-paid HGV Class 1 driving roles in the area?
Rapier Employment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers to join one of the UK's leading supermarket distribution operations based in Erith and Dartford.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing, full-time work with a nationally recognised logistics provider, offering excellent rates of pay, fully paid breaks, modern vehicles, and long-term opportunities.
Immediate starts available. Your driving assessment is completed as part of your first shift, meaning you'll be paid while you demonstrate your skills.
Pay & Benefits
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Days
£20.00 per hour
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Mid Shifts/Back Shifts
£20.75 per hour
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Nights
£22.93 per hour
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Overtime
Up to £26.63 per hour
- Premium weekend rates – earn up to £53.22 per hour
- All breaks fully paid
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay and workplace pension
- Secure onsite parking
- Employment and mortgage references available
The Role
You'll be delivering chilled and ambient products to ASDA stores using modern, well-maintained HGV Class 1 vehicles. The work includes a mixture of store deliveries and trunking, with minimal manual handling.
This is a busy, fast-paced distribution operation offering regular work and consistent shifts throughout the year.
Your Responsibilities
- Completing store deliveries and trunking work
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
- Completing delivery paperwork accurately
- Operating safely and professionally at all times
- Working within a busy 24/7 logistics operation
- Delivering excellent customer service at every delivery point
Shift Information
Flexible shifts are available across a 7-day operation, including weekend work.
Start Times
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AM Shifts
03:00 – 08:00
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PM Shifts
17:00 – 02:00
Shift Length
- Typically 9–15 hours
What We're Looking For
To be considered, you'll need
- A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC)
- Digital Tachograph Card
- A minimum of 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience
- No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)
- Right to work in the UK
- A professional, reliable, and safety-focused attitude
Why Join Rapier Employment?
- Earn up to £53.22 per hour
- All breaks fully paid
- Enhanced weekend rates
- Ongoing, full-time work with one of the UK's leading supermarket logistics operations
- Immediate starts available
- Paid assessment on your first shift
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay and workplace pension
- Modern fleet and excellent working environment
- Secure onsite parking
- Friendly, dedicated driver support team
- Long-term opportunities with a nationally recognised employer
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for consistent work, outstanding rates of pay, and long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start earning with Rapier Employment. With immediate starts available, you could be on the road the same day!