£18 per hour
About the Role
Pertemps Northampton Commercial is seeking Class 1 Drivers to join a 7-day operation based in Corby. This full-time position offers a pay rate of £18.00 per hour for day shifts, with enhanced rates of £19.50 for nights, £21 on Saturdays, and £22 on Sundays. Shifts typically last 10–12 hours, with AM starts between 05:00–07:00 and PM starts between 13:00–19:00. Drivers will deliver a mix of products including crisps, spices, glass jars, and cleaning supplies across regions from Manchester to South Wales and outer London. Key duties include securing loads with straps and, at some sites, using a pump truck for unloading. Most deliveries involve no hand balling. Applicants must hold a valid HGV 1 (C E) licence.
HGV Class 1 Drivers
Location: Corby
Pay: £18.00 Days / £19.50 Nights / £21 Sat / £22 Sun
The Role
- Average shift length: 10–12 hours
- 7-day operation (working week runs Sunday to Saturday)
- AM shifts: typically start between 05:00–07:00
- PM shifts: typically start between 13:00–19:00
North: Manchester/Wakefield/Scunthorpe/ Preston – Usually night drivers
West: South Wales
South: London (Outer)
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering a mixture of products such as crisps, spices, glass jars and cleaning products
- It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure to load is strapped securely, depending on the product
- Occasionally certain sites will require you to use pump truck to unload
- Most sites, no hand balling involved
- Safely operate and drive HGV 1 (C E) vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
- Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness
- Adhere to all relevant traffic laws and regulations
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics team members
- Shifts are booked daily with shift confirmation times texted to you the day before
- No driving assessment on site, but paperwork to be complete before first shift
- Valid HGV 1 C E licence
- Up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card
- Min 12 months HGV Class 1 C E experience
- Strong understanding of road safety regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.
- Free and secure parking on site
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible working patterns
- Supportive team and friendly working environment
If you are a skilled HGV Class 1 (C E) Driver looking for a rewarding job in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.
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