Class 1 Driver

Job Title

Class 1 Night Driver (Trunking)

Location

Wetherby

Pay Rate

£19.04 - £21.34p/h (£19.04 basic + £2.30 holiday pay = £21.34 total)

Shifts

Monday to Friday - Night Shifts 20:00 start time

Licence Type

Class 1 - C+E

Experience

12 months experience essential

Looking for your next driving role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting professional Class 1 Drivers to join our client in Wetherby, who is a national drinks supplier, providing 1000s of alcohol products to hospitality business, across wine, spirits, beer, cider and soft drinks

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay rates of £19.04 - £21.34p/h (£19.04 basic + £2.30 holiday pay = £21.34 total)
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
• Regular, ongoing work
• Full-time hours available
• Free training and upskilling opportunities
• Excellent temp-to-perm opportunities (where applicable)
• Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
• Clean, well-equipped driver facilities
• Comfortable break areas
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Vending machines
• Free, secure on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive transport team

The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities may include

• Driving a Class 1 vehicle
• 1–2 return trunking runs between Wetherby and Sunderland each night.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Delivering goods safely, professionally and on time
• Following all Road Transport, Working Time Directive and Driver Hours regulations
• Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accurately

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates that have good timekeeping, a strong understanding of road transport regulations and a safety-focused approach to driving.

You should be able to work independently, communicate effectively with the transport team and complete deliveries efficiently.

To be considered for this role, you will need

• A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
• A minimum of 12 months commercial Class 1 driving experience
• A valid UK Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations

Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points, however applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel to and from the site independently. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.

Apply Today

If you're a professional Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to join a great transport team, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply today and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and get your application moving.