Permanent

HGV Class 1 Driver (Days) Cat C+E

Manpower UK
Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1ED
money-bag £38670.5300 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 16 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 October 2026
Ref: BBBH447626

About the Role

Manpower UK seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver (Days) Cat C+E for its Northwich client. This permanent position pays between £38,670.53 and £40,000 annually, including a Class 1 supplement, with monthly wages. Shifts begin between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM, lasting roughly ten hours, across five days weekly, occasionally six from seven. Covering Sunday through Saturday, hours average 48 per week over a rolling 26-week period, capped at 60 in any single week. Drivers follow long-distance routes from Glasgow to Essex, completing multi-drop customer deliveries on planned schedules. A fixed rota operates with weekly published notice. Candidates need Cat C+E entitlement, solid route knowledge, and reliability. No overtime exists.

Manpower are recruiting HGV Cat C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Northwich.
Salary

  • £38,670.53 per annum plus a Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88
  • Paid monthly

Working Hours andamp; Shift Pattern

  • Start times between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM
  • Typical shifts are around 10 hours
  • Average of 5 days per week, with up to 6 days out of 7 when required
  • Working pattern covers Sunday to Saturday
  • Average of 48 hours per week over a rolling 26-week reference period
  • Maximum of 60 hours in a single week where required
  • Fixed rota pattern with schedules published weekly, providing approximately one week''s notice
  • No overtime available

Routes andamp; Deliveries

  • Long-distance routes covering areas from Glasgow to Essex
  • Class 1 customer delivery work with multi-drop deliveries
  • Following planned routes and schedules to provide consistent customer service
  • Managing shop fixtures and deliveries in line with customer requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business
  • Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards
  • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including:
    • Tachograph regulations
    • Working Time Directive (WTD)
    • Driver CPC requirements
    • Vehicle defect reporting
    • Load security and weight checks
  • Support regular and relief delivery routes as required
  • Drive safely and professionally, adhering to the Highway Code and speed limits
  • Champion Health andamp; Safety standards at all times

Requirements

  • Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence
  • Minimum 2 years'' Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years
  • Current Driver CPC card
  • Strong understanding of tachograph legislation
  • Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
  • Good attention to detail
  • Flexible and reliable approach to work
  • Strong team player

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday
  • Bank holidays are included within the salary and drivers are expected to work them
  • Additional working requirements may apply on extra bank holidays
  • 4% pension contribution
  • Health scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Recruitment Process

  • One-stage onsite assessment
    • Informal interview
    • Driving assessment

Company Overview

  • Fleet of approximately 45 drivers
  • The bakery business has recently undergone significant restructuring following financial difficulties. 87 employees left the business, including 75 voluntary redundancies.
  • The company recruits directly through its own advertising channels.

Ideal Candidate
A professional and customer-focused Class 1 driver with strong complianc

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