£19.05 - £25.34 per hour, Benefits: ongoing work, temp to perm
About the Role
Rapier Employment is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a full-time role based in Maidstone. This position involves operating HGV Category C+E vehicles for a leading logistics contract in Allington, with immediate starts following a successful assessment. The role offers hourly rates between £19.05 and £25.34, depending on shift timing, with overtime paid at £24.84 per hour after 42.5 hours. Additional benefits include a weekly attendance bonus, holiday pay, and a company pension. Drivers will secure consistent, long-term work with temp-to-perm opportunities. Key skills include a valid Class 1 licence, reliability, and the ability to work varied shifts.
HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers
Location: Allington
Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts | Long-Term Opportunities
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Driver looking for reliable, long-term work with excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
Rapier Employment is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading blue-chip logistics provider based in Allington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering consistent hours, modern vehicles, and outstanding earning potential.
Pay & Benefits
- £19.05 per hour (04:00 – 16:00)
- Overtime after 42.5 hours: £25.34 per hour
- £20 weekly attendance bonus
- PAYE with holiday pay accrued separately
- Weekly or monthly pay options
- Company pension scheme
- Employment and mortgage references available
- Immediate starts following a successful assessment
- Monday to Friday
- Start times between 04:00 and 06:00
- Average 12-hour shifts
- Minimum 8 hours' guaranteed pay per shift
- Ongoing, full-time work with consistent hours
- Two days of paid training before your first shift
The Role
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll be working on a well-established logistics contract, operating modern curtain-sided vehicles and delivering a professional, reliable service to regular customers.
This role involves a mixture of deliveries and collections, with some load securing and strapping required. You'll be working with planned routes and regular delivery points, allowing you to build familiarity with your workload.
Your Responsibilities
- Driving HGV Class 1 (C+E) curtain-sided vehicles
- Completing scheduled deliveries and collections
- Securing loads using straps where required
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
- Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time
- Completing all relevant transport documentation accurately
- Providing a professional and courteous service to customers
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
- A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC)
- Digital Tachograph Card
- A minimum of 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience
- No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)
- The right to work in the UK
- A reliable, professional, and safety-focused attitude
- Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
Why Join Rapier Employment?
- Excellent hourly rates with enhanced evening pay
- £20 weekly attendance bonus
- Ongoing, full-time work with a leading logistics provider
- Genuine long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
- Two days of paid training
- Weekly or monthly pay options
- Holiday pay and workplace pension
- Secure onsite parking
- Dedicated driver support from our experienced transport team
- Work for an agency that values and supports its drivers
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for stable, well-paid work with a respected logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and you could be on the road within days!
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