Contract Temporary

HGV Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial
Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7PB
money-bag £16.95 - £21.36 per hour
Posted: 23 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 22 August 2026
Ref: 60481140

About the Role

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for a leading food distribution company in Tamworth. This temporary contract offers £16.95 to £21.36 per hour, dependent on shift and overtime. The role involves delivering to supermarkets via curtain sider or box vehicles, with minimal handball and an average of one to two drops and collections daily. Shifts run Tuesday to Saturday or Wednesday to Sunday, with day starts between 03:00 and 07:00 or night starts between 20:00 and 00:00. Duties include local or distance bay deliveries to regional distribution centres, requiring punctuality and a valid licence.

HGV Class 1 Driver – Tamworth 
£16.95 to £21.36 per hour based on Overtime and shift pattern.
Pertemps are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a leading food distribution company based in the Tamworth area.
This is an ongoing role delivering to supermarkets on a regular shift pattern. The work would include minimal handball and would be 1 to 2 drops and 1 to 2 collections on average. Based in either a curtain sider or box vehicle unit.
The Role:

  • Local or Distance bay deliveries to Regional Distribution centres.
  • 1 to 2 drops or collections on a daily basis
  • Start times on days between 03:00 & 07:00hrs and start times on Nights between 20:00 & 00:00hrs
  • Minimal Handball
  • Regular shift pattern on Tuesday to Saturday or Wednesday to Sunday
  • Ensuring timely and professional deliveries to customers
  • Completing all relevant paperwork and vehicle checks

Pay Rates:
  • £16.95 per hour on Days
  • £18.81 per hour on Nights
  • Overtime premiums and weekend rates between £18.31 and £21.36 per hour

Requirements:
  • Valid HGV Class 1 licence
  • Valid CPC and Digi Card
  • Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience required
  • Previous RDC work experience desirable
  • Comfortable with paperwork
  • Good customer service skills and reliability

What We Offer:
  • Ongoing work available
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Immediate starts
  • Supportive transport team
  • Opportunity for long-term work

If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for ongoing work with excellent rates of pay, apply today with Pertemps.

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