Full time

Class 1

Pertemps Northampton

Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2SN

£18.07 per hour

Posted: 24 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Ref: 60494568

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About the Role

The Class 1 Driver role based in Northampton involves multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods to retail outlets, with routes extending as far as Lowestoft. Drivers handle up to eight drops per shift, unloading via tail lift and positioning pallets in designated safe zones. This full-time position offers £18.07 per hour for standard hours, with overtime paid at £27.11 after eight hours. Weekend work attracts a 1.5x rate for those covering three or more days weekly. A minimum of eight hours pay is guaranteed daily. Candidates must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 or LGV Cat C+E licence and be available for shifts across the seven-day working week, with weekend availability preferred.

HGV Class 1 Driver Jobs - Northampton
Location: Northampton (Furthest delivery point: Lowestoft)
Pay Rates:
- Days: £18.07 p/h (Overtime £27.11 p/h)
- Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed daily
- Overtime paid after 8 hours at 1.5x
- Weekend rate 1.5x for drivers working 3+ days per week
HGV Class 1 Driver Role Overview
We're looking for experienced HGV Class 1 / Cat C+E / LGV drivers to carry out multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods (up to 8 drops per day) to retail stores. You will unload via tail lift and place pallets in the safe zone for store staff.
Shifts Available:
Cover the sites 7 day working week covering all shift patterns. Priority will be given to drivers available to work at least 1day over the weekend.
HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements
- Valid UK HGV Class 1 / LGV Cat C+E licence
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card & Driver CPC (DQC)
- No penalty points, DD or DR convictions
- Minimum 2 years' HGV1 experience (or 1 year retail driving)
- Able to complete a 1-day driving assessment and 2-day induction
Driver Benefits
- Guaranteed minimum 8 hours pay per shift
- Holiday pay + pension scheme
- Annual pay award
- Access to a driving school & licence upgrade opportunities
- Staff recognition and reward schemes