Full time Temporary Permanent

Class 1 HGV Driver

Pertemps North Midlands

Kegworth, Leicestershire, DE74 2XU

£19.40 - £29.10 per hour

Posted: 02 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Ref: 61050651

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About the Role

Pertemps North Midlands seeks Class 1 HGV Drivers for long-term trunking work from East Midlands Gateway near Kegworth. Operating across various shift patterns, including days or nights on Monday to Friday, Sunday to Thursday, or a 4 on 4 off rota, the role involves driving to company sites, NDCs and RDCs. No handball is required. Applicants need a valid Class 1 licence held for at least six months, alongside current tacho and DQC cards. Hourly pay ranges from £19.40 to £29.10, with overtime settled daily. This full-time vacancy starts temporary but may become permanent for suitable candidates.

Class 1 HGV Driver
Pertemps are recruiting for Class 1 HGV Drivers looking for long term stable work for our client based out of East Midlands Gateway where overtime pay is paid on a daily basis. As a Class 1 HGV Driver you will undertake trunking work to other company sites, NDC's and RDC's. This is clean work with no handball and presents long term work for Class 1 HGV Drivers. There will be opportunities to be taken on permanent as well should that be a pathway you'd like to explore.
Shift Patterns / Working Hours Available:
+ Days - Monday to Friday or 4 on 4 off
+ Nights - Monday to Friday / 4 on 4 off / Sunday to Thursday

The successful Class 1 Driver will:
+ Have a valid Class 1 License for a minimum of 6 months
+ Have a valid tacho and DQC card
+ Have a positive can do attitude
Your duties as a Class 1 HGV Driver will include:
+ Trunking goods around the UK - No handball
+ Trailer swaps and backloads
You will receive:
+ Days - £16.95 per hour
+ Days OT after 9.6 hours daily - £25.43 per hour
+ O/T Shift - £25.43 per hour for the whole shift
+ Nights - £19.40 per hour
+ Nights OT after 9.6 hours daily - £29.10 per hour
+ O/T Shift - £29.10 per hour for the whole shift

Benefit of working with Pertemps:
+ Weekly or monthly pay - you choose
+ Discounted CPC courses
+ Pension
+ Annual leave
+ 24/7 worker support
+ Mortgage references
To apply for the Class 1 HGV Driver role, please submit an up to date CV or call us on 01332 363000 to discuss the opportunity further.