Full time

HGV Class 1 Driver

Rapier Employment

Walsall, WS4 2LX

£18 - £21.29 per hour

Posted: 27 August 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 26 September 2026

Ref: 60763004

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About the Role

Rapier Employment seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver for container operations based in Walsall. This full-time position offers ongoing work with immediate starts, paying £18.00 to £21.29 per hour depending on shift pattern. Day roles involve container deliveries, while night shifts focus primarily on trunking. Typical shifts span 12-13 hours. Candidates need a valid C+E licence and appropriate negligence insurance; one year of Class 1 experience and 180 days driving are preferred, though newcomers to the container sector are welcome. This role suits drivers seeking consistent, long-term assignments in the Walsall area.

Class 1 Container Drivers Wanted Walsall
Ongoing Work
Immediate Starts Available
Rapier Employment are recruiting Class 1 Drivers on behalf of our (Walsall based client) for container work.
Whether you're an experienced container driver or looking to break into the sector, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay Rates Days £18.00 per hour (£20.17 per hour including holiday pay)
Nights £19.00 per hour (£21.29 per hour including holiday pay)
The Role
✅ Container work based out of Walsall
✅ Day shifts involve container deliveries
✅ Night shifts are predominantly trunking work
✅ Typical shifts are 12-13 hours per day
✅ Ongoing work available
Requirements

Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
Drivers Negligence Insurance requirements apply
Ideally 1 years' Class 1 experience and at least 180 days driving history
Professional and reliable attitude
Drivers must successfully complete an assessment prior to starting

Important Information

Initial driving assessment required
Immediate starts available following successful assessment

Apply Today If you're looking for ongoing Class 1 work with competitive rates and regular hours, we'd love to hear from you.
📞 Contact Rapier Employment today on 0121 227 8001(opt 3)
About Rapier Employment
Established for over 35 years, Rapier Employment specialises in supplying temporary and permanent staff to the Commercial, Production, and Logistics sectors.
www.rapieremployment.co.uk
For over 35 years, Rapier has been trusted by employers and job seekers across the UK. We’re recognised experts in transport, logistics and warehousing recruitment, supplying drivers, warehouse operatives and production staff to some of the country’s biggest brands.

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