The Best Connection Group Limited

Class 1 Driver

BB7 4QF

Key information

Pay
£16.50 to £16.50 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
8 Oct 2026
Closing date
7 Nov 2026

About this role

HGV Class 1 Driver - General Haulage

£16.50 per hour | Minimum 8 hours paid | Modern Fleet

We're looking for professional and reliable

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our team, completing general haulage and curtain-sided deliveries on behalf of

XPO.

Rates of Pay

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£16.50 per hour

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Minimum 8 hours paid per shift

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Assessment

3-4 hours

  • Assessment is

paid once you have completed your first full shift

  • General haulage work -

usually around 2 runs per shift

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will

  • Safely operate modern HGV Class 1 vehicles.
  • Complete curtain-sided trailer deliveries on behalf of XPO.
  • Carry out general haulage deliveries, usually completing around

2 runs per shift.

  • Represent the business professionally at customer sites.
  • Use industry-leading

ePOD technology to manage delivery documentation.

  • Ensure all vehicle and road safety regulations are followed at all times.
  • Work closely with site teams and customers to provide an excellent service.
  • Carry out occasional manual handling duties when required.

Most loads are loaded and unloaded by site teams and customers, so manual handling is generally kept to a minimum. However, occasional manual duties may be required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for drivers who are

  • C+E driving licence
  • CPC and Digi Card
  • Reliable and professional.
  • Safety-conscious and responsible.
  • Customer-focused with a professional attitude.
  • Confident operating Class 1 vehicles.
  • Comfortable using electronic delivery documentation/ePOD systems.

If you're an experienced

HGV Class 1 Driver looking for regular work with a professional operation,

apply today and join our team - alternatively call 01772 201 777

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