HGV Class 1 (C+E) Day Driver – Container Trunking

Temp to Perm | Regular Hours | Average £700 Weekly Pay | Monday to Friday

The Best Connection are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Day Drivers for a leading transport operation.

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity offering regular hours, regular Monday-to-Friday work and straightforward container trunking with no handballing.

The Role

• Container trunking work.
• Monday to Friday.
• Start times between 04:00 and 06:00.
• No handballing.
• Regular hours and consistent work.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates.
• Professional transport operation with ongoing work available.

Pay & Earnings

• Average £700 per week for the first 50 hours.
• Minimum 10 hour's pay per shift.
• If you finish a shift in under 10 hours, you will still receive 10 hour's pay.
• Hours worked over 10 per day paid at £17.50 per hour.
• Weekend work paid at £21.50 per hour.
• £50 weekly meal allowance (£10 per shift).
• Paid breaks.

Additional Payments

• £10 extra per shift when operating a curtain-sider.
• £11.25 extra per ADR load.

Driver Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 2 year's HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving experience.
• A professional attitude and strong commitment to safety.
• The ability to successfully complete the company's recruitment and assessment process.

Driving Assessment

The driving assessment will include:

• Coupling and uncoupling.
• Full vehicle walkaround.
• Vehicle safety checks.
• On-road driving assessment.
• Driving on dual carriageways and A-roads.

Candidates will also be required to successfully complete a formal interview.

Why Apply?

• Average £700 weekly pay for the first 50 hours.
• Minimum10 hour's pay per shift.
• Monday to Friday work.
• No handballing.
• Paid breaks.
• £50 weekly meal allowance.
• Additional payments available.
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Consistent, ongoing work.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Weekly pay – every Friday
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignment
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Dedicated support from your local Tamworth recruitment team