The Best Connection Group Limited
Class 1 Driver
CT21 4LR
Key information
- Pay
- £17 to £21 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2026
About this role
HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)
Location
Hythe, Kent
Pay
£17.00-£21.00 per hour
Job Type
Full-Time Monday - Friday, Ongoing
Shift Length
10-15 hours
Start
Immediate
We are currently recruiting experienced
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work with our established client based in
Hythe, Kent.
This is a genuine ongoing opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for
regular long-distance trunking work. Routes primarily cover the
Midlands, including
Solihull, Derby and Coventry.
The majority of the work is trunking, with occasional delivery drops depending on the route.
Previous Class 1 driving experience, curtain-side experience and CMR documentation experience are essential.
The Role
- HGV Class 1 trunking from Hythe to the Midlands.
- Regular routes to Solihull, Derby and Coventry.
- Predominantly trunking with occasional delivery drops.
- Operating curtain-sided trailers.
- Completing CMRs and associated transport documentation.
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
- Working within Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
- Maintaining a professional service at all times.
Requirements
- Valid UK
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
- Valid
Driver CPC.
- Valid
Digital Tachograph Card.
- Previous Class 1 driving experience.
-
Curtain-side experience - essential.
-
CMR documentation experience - essential.
- Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
- Reliable and professional approach to work.
Hours & Pay
-
£17.00-£21.00 per hour
- Typical shifts of
10-15 hours
- Regular long-distance work
- Ongoing work available
- Immediate starts available
Why Apply?
- Regular trunking work rather than predominantly multi-drop.
- Consistent routes to the Midlands.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Ongoing work for reliable drivers.
- Immediate start available.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.