The Best Connection
HGV Class 1 Driver
HGV Class 1 Driver at The Best Connection, based in Leicester, East Midlands, paying £16.38 - £18.19 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £16.38 - £18.19 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
42% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference jobs/hgv-class-1-driver__jn-072025-1523
About the role
HGV Class 1 Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£16.38 - £18.19 per hour
Leicester
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: Days: £16.38 - £17.05 Nights: £17.48 - £18.19 Maximum pay achieved after 12 weeks
Weekly hours: 50
Our client based in LE12 are looking for LGV C+E Drivers on both Days and Nights shifts. You will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting full loads directly to various National locations. Your role involves delivering these goods using curtain sided vehicles, then returning to the depot with an empty trailer. There is no handball required for this role and usually 1 - 2 drops.
Days: £16.38 - £17.05 Start time 05:30am
Nights: £17.48 - £18.19 Start time 17:30pm
Maximum pay achieved after 12 weeks
Job Description:
* A full UK driving licence with category CE entitlement
* Min age : 21
* Min 6 month Experience
* No more than 6 current penalty points
* No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years
Driver Responsibilities:
* Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues
* Drive safely and follow all traffic laws
* Deliver goods on time, in full and to the correct address
* Communicate politely with customers
* Keep records of deliveries, mileage, and issues
* Report delays, accidents, or problems to the site manager
Benefits of working for The Best Connection:
* Weekly Pay
* 28 days holiday (Pro Rata)
* Nest Pension
* 24 hours mobile support
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
LeicesterLeicester, Leicestershire
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Reference: jobs/hgv-class-1-driver__jn-072025-1523 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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